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Quad Cities businesses to receive BBB 2026 Torch Awards

The Better Business Bureau – Greater Iowa, serving the Quad Cities, announced it will recognize three organizations for their commitment to ethical business practices at the BBB 2026 Quad Cities Torch Awards for Ethics.  Earning this year’s Quad Cities Torch…

Lane & Waterman names Juehring as newest partner

MRA launches new executive roundtables for 2026

Muscatine Habitat to dedicate 15th home

LeClaire’s Eagle Fest ready to take flight

ActionCoach hosts Business and Brews on Feb. 25

ActionCoach Business Coaching will host a Business and Brews educational event from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday,…

ActionCOACH Marcia Erickson will host upcoming virtual courses for biz leaders

Alice Cooper’s ‘Too Close for Comfort Tour’ coming to Moline  

Alice Cooper is bringing his “Too Close for Comfort Tour” to the Vibrant Arena at…

Empowering Abilities announces leadership updates to strengthen mission and growth

Empowering Abilities, a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving independence and…

Scavenger Hunt Empowering Abilities staff changes

IIIF Foundation for Fair Contracting announces 2024 awards

The Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC) will present its annual construction…

III FCC Construction awards

Black Business Expo returns to SouthPark on Feb. 22

The 10th annual Black Business Expo will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at…

Education & Business Partnership Symposium is Feb. 27

CLINTON, Iowa – The second Education & Business Partnership Symposium will be presented 5:30-7:30 p.m.…

U of I Venture School meet and greet set for Feb. 20 & 25 

Quad Citizens can learn more about the upcoming University of Iowa Venture School and also…

Girl Scout cookies arrive in QC

The Girl Scout Cookies have arrived. Many of those cookies will be sold by young…

Head East “Flat As A Pancake” 50th Anniversary Tour makes Adler stop  

The Head East “Flat As A Pancake” 50th Anniversary Tour is coming to The Adler…

GROWTH hopes fourth time’s a charm for Northside Lofts’ funding

ALEDO, Illinois – Community residents are invited to hear an update and share their input…

Northside Lofts Aledo GROWTH

WIU named a top midwest regional university by U.S. News

Western Illinois University (WIU) ranked 57th in the “Regional Universities Midwest” category in the latest…

WIU QC layoffs U.S. News & World Report rankings Mike Halpin QC I Quad Cities innovation Center

Flanagan to lead Iowa State SHRM Council

The Iowa State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Council announced that Laura “Lauri” Flanagan…

SHRM Flanagan

Putnam prepares for Time Travelers themed 2025 Gala

The Putnam Museum and Science Center is preparing for its 2025 Gala, presented by The…

Putnam Museum Time Travelers Ball

UPDATED: UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe reopens

UPDATED: UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe clinics have reopened. UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe, 3904 16th St.,…

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Bettendorf library to show “Moved by Waters” documentary 

Did you know a piece of trash discarded in a Bettendorf neighborhood can end up…

Bettendorf Public Library logo app