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Sign-up begins for states’ heating assistance programs
MidAmerican Energy is reminding customers that heating bill assistance may be available for those who meet income guidelines through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federal program provides funding to states for energy assistance, and qualifying low-income households…
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre to host free Trunk Or Treat
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – The Voy 61 Drive In Theatre will be hosting its first free…
Banned Books event features intellectual freedom pioneer Pico
The Rock Island Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will host their annual Banned Books…
Coharbor Russell partnering to build St. Louis veterans clinic
Coharbor Russell Group LLC, a service-disabled veteran owned business (SDVOB), and Oculus Inc., an architecture/design…
August jobless rate, payrolls inch down in Illinois, IDES says
Illinois’ August unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4% as did nonfarm payrolls, which inched down…
‘It’s awesome to see our downtown evolve in real time’
Downtown Bettendorf is becoming a more welcoming and vibrant community, thanks to the efforts of…
Hispanic Chamber Gala will be Oct. 17
The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Award Celebration will be held Friday,…
First Central VP completes ag credit school
First Central State Bank’s Maggie Goebel-Bly recently completed the Iowa Bankers Association/Iowa State University Agriculture…
Circa ’21 presents “Come From Away” musical based on 9-11
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings the Tony Award-winning “Come From Away” a musical about the…
Francis to lead Trinity Muscatine Foundation’s development efforts
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Megan Francis, a Muscatine community leader, has been named as the Trinity…
Davenport names VanderWiere fire chief
Jeff VanderWiere, a Michigan public safety leader, has been named the next chief of the…
Dress for Success QC announces search for new leader
Following the departure of its leader Mauricio Diaz, Dress for Success Quad Cities announced today…
Honeypot 7 brings esports energy to the Quad Cities
An esports tournament dedicated to showcasing fighting games, student communities, and inclusive gaming culture is…
Rock Island Kiwanis Club donates 24 bicycles to local youth
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island announced this week it provided 24 new bicycles, along…
Revive Fall Market Fest returns Sunday to Rock Island riverfront
The annual Revive Fall Market Fest is set to transform Schwiebert Riverfront Park into a…
Putnam opens new traveling exhibit Animal Armor on Sept. 20
The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open its new exhibit, “Animal Armor: The Evolution…
