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Black Hawk College EMS program earns national accreditation
Black Hawk College announced this week that its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professions – Paramedic program has been awarded Continuing Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), reaffirming the program’s commitment to excellence in EMS…
Linda and J. Randolph Lewis wing created at Figge Art Museum
A Davenport couple have donated their art collection to the Figge Art Museum, establishing The…

EICC welcomes new vice chancellor for workforce development
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) appointed Ashlee Spannagel as the new vice chancellor for workforce…

Terracon named Design Firm of the Year by ENR Midwest
Terracon Consultants Inc., which grew from a single office in Iowa six decades ago into…

AC to host QC’s largest live comedy event of the year Aug. 15-18
Alternating Currents (AC) is preparing for what festival organizers call “the region’s largest live comedy…

Grand opening set for June 19 for MLK Park
The new MLK Park in downtown Davenport is about to get an official welcome to…

Moline Police seek public input about department accreditation
The Moline Police Department is asking the public’s input as part of an assessment for…

In the Works: June 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Tech company donates 50 computers to YMCA
Solutions Management Group, a technology company based in Davenport, has donated 50 preowned desktop computers…

Western Illinois Bancshares adds Rock Island accounting firm
MONMOUTH, Illinois – Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc. (WIBI), a diversified financial services holding company, has…

As deadline nears, UnitedHealthCare, Genesis still at odds
UnitedHealthcare is in contract negotiations that, if unresolved, would make Genesis and MercyOne health care…

CASI hosts first summer concert Thursday
The Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) is hosting the first of its summer concert…

Iowa 80 Truckstop hosts Hawkeye Meet & Greet
WALCOTT, Iowa – The Iowa 80 Truckstop will host a Meet & Greet with several…

RI National Cemetery to host 108th Colored Troops regiment honors
The Rock Island National Cemetery will host a ceremony honoring the soldiers of the 108th…

Wilson, Rosner receive WIU-QC Core Value Awards
WQPT Director of Development Terry Wilson and Western Illinois University Quad Cities Spaces Manager Thomas…

Go Purple to support Alzheimer’s, Brain Awareness Month
GrowClinton is encouraging residents to Go Purple in June in support of Alzheimer’s and Brain…





