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Augustana among U.S. News most innovative institutions

Augustana College in Rock Island has been named one of the nation’s most innovative liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The honor recognizes how the college is reshaping a classic liberal arts education to meet the needs…

It’s difficult to find reliable young talent, MRA survey says

The latest Hot Topic Survey by MRA shows demonstrating a strong work ethic and reliability…

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EICC expands commercial truck driver program to Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – With a new Great Dane semi-trailer emblazoned with its logos serving as…

CDL Muscatine campus

New $38.9M St. Joan of Arc Catholic school set to break ground

St. Joan of Arc Foundation is inviting the public to join it for a groundbreaking…

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling acquires Missouri company

Iowa-based Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. announced Tuesday, May 21, that it has acquired Trenton Coca-Cola…

QC criteriums anchor Memorial Day weekend of cycling

The 57th Kwik Star Criterium will roll out on Monday, May 27, in the Village…

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Honkamp seeks interns to explore accounting field

Honkamp, P.C., one of the Quad Cities’ top accounting firms, is looking to build a…

high school accounting program

Improvements approved for Sunset Marina

Improvements are coming soon to Rock Island’s Sunset Marina.  The Rock Island City Council recently…

Figge receives Inspire Iowa grant 

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport is among six tourism entities statewide to receive a…

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Russell Industrial Park buildings sold for $42.6M

Two buildings in the Russell Industrial Park in Davenport have been sold for $42.6 million…

Russell Industrial Park Nestle Purina

Reynolds, NASCAR exec among ABI Conference headliners

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference begins Tuesday…

Pet Supplies Plus to open in Bettendorf

A new Pet Supplies Plus store will open at 3280 Middle Road in Bettendorf. The…

Channel Cat Water Taxi launches new season Friday

The Channel Cat Water Taxi service will officially launch its 2024 season at 9 a.m.…

John Deere Commons Channel Cat Water Taxi

RI Rotary donates 500-plus lbs. of food to nonprofits

Members of the Rotary Club of Rock Island collected and distributed more than 500 pounds…

Rotary Club of Rock Island food pantries

Lutheran Living Senior Campus to host Dementia Action Plan event

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Lutheran Living Senior Campus, a continuing care retirement community, is hosting a…

Lutheran Living Senior Campus dementia action plan

Explore entrepreneurial programs at May 29 networking event

Eastern Iowa entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to a networking luncheon from noon until…