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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…

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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…

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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…

Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

As deadline nears, UnitedHealthCare, Genesis still at odds

UnitedHealthcare is in contract negotiations that, if unresolved, would make Genesis and MercyOne health care…

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CASI hosts first summer concert Thursday

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

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Iowa 80 Truckstop hosts Hawkeye Meet & Greet

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

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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…

Core Value Awards WIU-QC

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…

GrowClinton Go Purple Alzheimer’s, Brain Awareness Month