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QC Community Foundation offers $600k+ in 2026 scholarships

The Quad Cities Community Foundation announced it has opened up applications for more than  70 scholarship opportunities, totaling more than $600,000, for the 2026 academic year. High school seniors and graduates of all ages are eligible to apply. More information on…

Rock Island celebrating new energy, welcoming spaces

Downtown Rock Island is getting a new look – and now a rebrand. The Rock…

Tara Miller

Senior Counsel | Royal Neighbors of America AGE: 37 Home: Princeton, Illinois Education: Juris Doctorate…

Kimberly “Kimmi” Miller

Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager | Quad City Bank & Trust AGE: 38 Home: Moline…

Jessica McKearney

Nurse Practitioner | MercyOne Genesis AGE: 36 Home: Eldridge Education: Masters of Nursing, University of…

Alex Mayszak

Director of Digital Learning & Innovation | East Moline School District 37 AGE: 34 Home:…

Mia Mayberry

Political Consultant & Strategist | Self-employed AGE: 35 Home: Rock Island Education: Juris Doctor, Valparaiso…

UnityPoint advisory councils formed to shape patient experience

UnityPoint Health has launched the Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) as an additional way…

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Pritzker names Rayapati to workforce innovation panel 

Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati has been appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Workforce…

QC urged to take survey, help CASI plan for future

CASI (Center for Active Seniors) has launched what its leaders call “a long-due” strategic planning…

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Mireles named LULAC Man of Year

Sebastian Mireles, operations manager for the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has received…

Job fair slated for Sept. 16 in Clinton 

CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton and IowaWORKS will host a job fair from 11 a.m.…

SCORE offers business workshops in September

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can access a variety of workshops in September, covering topics…

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State 18 business expected to open in mid October

A new bar that will feature a golf simulator and an outdoor patio is scheduled…

Union representing Thomson officers battles suicide crisis

THOMSON, Illinois – The union representing the correctional officers at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Thomson…

Butterworth Center, Deere-Wiman to host free porch party

Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House will host its annual free family-fun Porch Party festivities from…

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