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2025 Business Horizons class wraps up summer camp
DES MOINES, Iowa – Dozens of high school students across Iowa spent some of their summer vacation back in school learning some of the ins, outs and opportunities in the business world. Business Horizons, a long-time camp experience offered by…
Illinois expands student access to agriculture STEM-based learning
Illinois students can get school attendance credits for time they spend on work-based learning through…
Deere increases full-year outlook after beating Q3 estimates
John Deere released stronger than anticipated third-quarter earnings today, Aug. 18, that once again beat…

Apollo Funds completes purchase of Arconic
Arconic Corp. and Apollo announced today, Aug. 18, that Apollo Funds’ have completed the previously…

2023 Catalyst Awards honor QC leaders with passion for inclusion
MetroLINK and HC Duke & Sons were among Quad Cities champions of inclusion who recently…

MercyOne to host systemwide virtual nurse career fair
MercyOne is hosting a virtual career fair for registered nurses through Wednesday, Aug. 23. Genesis…
Board member applications taken in Clinton County
CLINTON, Iowa – The Clinton County Development Association is now accepting applications for positions on…
UnityPoint Health to host in-person hiring event
UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center and Center for Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. are…
Blain’s Farm & Fleet picks non-family member as new president
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, with multiple stores in the Quad Cities region, has promoted Mark…

Eye Surgeons celebrates 40 years with giveaway campaign
Eye Surgeons Associates is celebrating 40 years of providing patients with their “best vision for…

New law gives more students access to Illinois universities
A new law spearheaded by Illinois State Sen. Mike Halpin marks a significant milestone in…
DREAM project accepting applications
The City of Davenport has opened the fifth round of funding for the popular Davenport…

‘American Ninja Warrior’ will be at EICC
Hoan Do, an award-winning speaker, author, and city finalist in NBC’s hit show, “American Ninja…

Rock Island County Health Department offers free gun locks
The Rock Island County Health Department is distributing free gun locks to any area resident…

Mexican Independence Day Parade set for East Moline
LULAC Council No. 5285, Moline, will host the 14th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and…

UnityPoint Health offers virtual care options for children
UnityPoint Health has expanded its virtual care and virtual urgent care offerings to pediatric patients…
