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Deere lays off 230+ workers at three Midwest plants
Deere & Co. today announced more than 230 people have been placed on layoff at three of its Midwest manufacturing facilities – including two in the Quad Cities. The Moline-based manufacturer confirmed the layoffs in a brief news release issued…
NextGen hosts 4th annual 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness
MUSCATINE, Iowa — The 4th Annual NextGen 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness is set…
UnityPoint Bettendorf, Muscatine recognized for stroke care
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Trinity Muscatine was recognized by the American Heart Association…
Upper Mississippi River Conference Set for October
RiverAction’s annual Upper Mississippi River Conference will focus on riverfront development, environmental health and conservation…
United Way to host “Ready by 5 THRIVE: Women United”
United Way Quad Cities will host its “Ready by 5 THRIVE: Women United” luncheon on…
Mel Foster Insurance earns 2025 Best Practices Agency status
Mel Foster Insurance, Davenport, has been named a 2025 Best Practices Agency. It joins an…
Constellation seeks students for E2 Energy to Educate program
Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of emissions-free energy, announced Monday, Aug. 4, it is accepting…
Street Rods car show coming to QC
The Second Annual Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals show will be Friday and Saturday, Aug.…
QC Emergency Fair set for Sunday
The third annual Be Ready QC Emergency Fair will be held noon to 4 p.m.…
Ascentra awards $12,000 in scholarships to students
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 12 student members of the…
New procedure offers hope for AFib and dementia patients
UnityPoint Health – Trinity will offer a presentation on a ground-breaking combined procedure offering a…
Geneseo Chamber powering ahead, awarding excellence
GENESEO, Illinois – The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce members gathered recently at Lavender Crest Winery…
Over The Edge set for Aug. 22-23, public support needed
Over The Edge – the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi…
Iowa businesses can get 90% off costs to Retrain & Retain
IowaWORKS Mississippi Valley now is accepting applications for Retrain & Retain (R&R) Grants that offer…
‘Find your vibe’ at free, three-day downtown QC Alternating Currents event
Quad Citians hungry for music, comedy, food, fun, public art and more should head to…
Women Lead Change announces speakers for QC conference
The speaker lineup for the 2025 Women Lead Change Conference: Quad Cities will include keynote…
