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Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing

*** UPDATED STORY HERE ****     Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that the college will acquire UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science in Rock Island. Pending approvals for the acquisition from the Higher Learning…

Bi-state QC region prepares Veterans Day salute to all who served

The Quad Cities has a number of events designed to observe Veterans Day and allow…

veterans day

AAA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment at its QC office

The AAA office in Bettendorf is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event this week in…

AAA TSA PreCheck

Tiphanie’s restaurant closing its doors Saturday

Tiphanie’s, a downtown Davenport restaurant and bakery, is closing its business. Business owner Tiphanie Cannon…

Quad Cities Fall Success Fair Nov. 13 in Rock Island 

The Quad Cities Fall Success Fair returns Thursday, Nov. 13, to link veterans, job seekers,…

QC area agencies win IFA grants to assist homeless 

Four Quad Cities area social service agencies are among 42 Iowa agencies to receive Iowa…

Iowa Finance Authority homeless

Gerks to lead Grow Clinton marketing, events 

CLINTON, Iowa – Antonia “Toni” Gerks has been hired as the new director of marketing…

The Blessing Tree returns to Downtown Bettendorf 

The Blessing Tree tradition returns to Downtown Bettendorf for its 27th year, offering the Quad…

Former EICC leader will be interim college president in Des Moines

The former interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is about to start another new…

Fareway addresses food insecurity with help of customers

Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and…

Toys for Tots Round Up at the Register Fareway hungry

Figge expands museum access; will help feed hungry

The Figge Art Museum is offering free admission for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and…

Bank of America Feed Hungry River Bend Food Bank EBT SNAP

Sign-up begins for states’ heating assistance programs

MidAmerican Energy is reminding customers that heating bill assistance may be available for those who…

MRA program aims to develop young professionals

A new MRA program, “Developing the Young Professional,” is set to launch Jan. 19 and…

MRA young professionals

Voters OK $27M police station bond issue in a landslide

After an overwhelming number of Bettendorf voters said “yes” to a $27 million referendum on…

Russell wins AGC of Missouri Keystone Award 

Davenport-based Russell announced that the construction and development firm is the winner of the 2025…

ImpactLife, UI Health Care AirCare host QC blood drive Thursday

ImpactLife is partnering with University of Iowa Health Care AirCare to host a blood drive…