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YWCA Quad Cities host career fair for area youth Wednesday

YWCA Quad Cities’ ThePlace2B will host a free career fair for all Quad Cities youth from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at its 513 17th St., Rock Island, facility.  The event offers young people an opportunity to explore various careers…

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Honor Flight seeks veterans for Sept. 16 journey

The Quad Cities Honor Flight is preparing for its 63rd mission on Tuesday, Sept. 16,…

Pair of women’s golf tournaments head to Quad Cities

The Quad Cities will host the region’s first Division I Women’s Golf National Junior College…

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New affordable, sober housing opens for 18 people in Davenport

The One Eighty organization is addressing the local affordable housing crisis by opening new housing…

Local teachers complete Iowa STEM externship programs

Five Quad Cities area teachers are among 86 educators across Iowa who participated in the…

Pentatonix Christmas tour to stop at Vibrant Arena on Nov. 19

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning and Daytime EMMY Award-nominated vocal group Pentatonix announced that its “Christmas in…

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Moline to host free community connection Film & Fair

The City of Moline is hosting a free event designed to foster community connection and…

Moline Connect Film & Fair

Deere lays off 230+ workers at three Midwest plants 

Deere & Co. announced more than 230 people have been placed on layoff at three…

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Deere Q3 earnings decline, tariff costs could reach $600M

Deere & Co. reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings of $1.289 billion, or $4.75 per share,…

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YMCA’s Martell to retire as president/CEO 

After 46 years of service in YMCAs across the country, Brad Martell will be retiring…

Corporate Games crowns new QC champions

Winners of the fifth annual Quad Cities Corporate Games were recognized today, Aug. 15, at…

Fly Iowa 2025 air show coming to Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – The Fly Iowa 2025 air show will be landing soon in this…

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…

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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…