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UnityPoint Health to outsource IT and Revenue Cycle functions
UnityPoint Health (UPH) announced it will be outsourcing its information technology (IT) and revenue cycle functions — eliminating jobs across the system — in a move to strengthen its financial sustainability and focus on continued local, high-quality patient care. With…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…

Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…

Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…

USDA grants offer assistance for renewable energy projects
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and…

2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival announces call for entries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is seeking submissions…

Genesis Health to host Walk-In job fair Wednesday
Genesis Health System will host a Walk-in Wednesday hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…

Muscatine students study abroad in China
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Students from Muscatine participated in a study in China experience program this…

Iowa 80 celebrates 60 years of service by giving away $60,000
WALCOTT, Iowa – Travelers will get a chance to win cash and prizes as Iowa…

Rock Island announces Citizen of Year winners
The City of Rock Island has selected the winners for the 37th annual Citizen of…

St. Ambrose, Rivermont announce enrollment partnership
St. Ambrose University in Davenport recently announced a new partnership with Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf…

SMG acquires Professional Communications, Falcon Security
Solutions Management Group (SMG) announced its successful acquisition of Professional Communications and Falcon Security in…

Food Rescue Workshop slated for Sept. 26 in Davenport
The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership will host its biennial Food Rescue Workshop to highlight…

Iowa voters can request absentee ballots starting Aug. 27
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a…

Modern Woodmen earns Top 10 ranking for financial professionals
Modern Woodmen of America has been ranked in the Top 10 companies in the country…

IFAA awards $241,600 in scholarships, $669,000 from state fair’s sale champions
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) awarded $241,600 in scholarships…





