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QC unemployment hits 6.1% as jobless rate ticks up across Illinois
The Quad Cities unemployment rate rose 0.5% in February to 6.1% as all 12 Illinois metropolitan areas reported higher year-over-year rates for the month. In its report released Thursday, April 23, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said total…
QC celebrates Veterans Day with host of events
To honor the region’s veterans, area organizations are planning special events to mark Veterans Day…
Moline to unveil “Catch a Star” mural at Bass Street
The Moline Public Art Commission and the Quad City Arts will hold a special ribbon-cutting…
Muscatine arts and cultural groups unite for celebration
MUSCATINE, Iowa – More than a dozen Muscatine organizations with arts and cultural missions have…
Deere sites decking the halls for 19th Century Victorian Christmas
Quad Citians can once again enjoy a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the William Butterworth…
Local radio station WQUD helps raise $35,000 for hurricane victims
WQUD Vintage Radio 107.7 disc jockey Tim Possley has teamed up with Brenny’s Motorcycle Clinic…
Downtown Muscatine to host Holiday Open House
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Downtown Muscatine will…
Friends of Trinity to host Senior Fair on Thursday
The Friends of Trinity is hosting a free senior fair from 7 a.m. to 4…
NASA, Hubble Telescope exhibit opening at the Putnam
The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open a new traveling exhibit from NASA –…
Chef Keys brings culinary artistry to CASI community
The Center for Active Seniors (CASI) has chosen chef K.C. Ross as its new culinary…
SBA loans Davenport fitness, recreational sports center $500k
A Scott County business has been awarded a Small Business Administration loan totaling $500,000, according…
Rock Island National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day
The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11,…
Rouse Consulting to host toy drive
Rouse Consulting Group will host its second annual Drive-Thru Toy Drive as part of the…
Fleshtones to perform at Redstone Room
The legendary band, ”The Fleshtones” will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at The…
IMEG expands in northeast with FHI Studio acquisition
FHI Studio, a mobility, engagement, planning, and design consulting firm, has joined Quad Cities-based IMEG,…
QC River Bandits pitcher named Gold Glove winner
Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. have announced Quad Cities River Bandits’…
