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WLC seeks 2025 Iowa Women of Achievement nominees
Nominations are open for the 2025 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Lead Change (WLC). The annual award recognizes historical Iowa women who made outstanding and lasting contributions to the citizens of Iowa, the nation, or the world.…
Silvis Fire purchases old fire engine — see it Saturday
The Silvis Fire Department Brotherhood is purchasing a 1939 American LaFrance Fire Engine that was…

QC Chamber’s Caves to help guide Illinois workforce development
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Christine Caves says she’s ready to take a “local…

Adamson to lead WIU Career Center and Quad Cities Outreach
Western Illinois University has named Audrey Adamson as its new executive director of Career Center…

Bix 7 races, events begin Thursday
It’s almost time for the 2023 Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race. But if you…

QC Community Foundation awards $140K to nonprofits
Every day, nonprofits are working to improve the Quad Cities region and as they grow,…

Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ attracts job seekers
Genesis will host its sixth hiring event today, July 26, as part of its successful…

MercyOne Clinton South Health Plaza services relocate
CLINTON, Iowa – Departments at MercyOne Clinton South Health Plaza moved this summer to MercyOne…
Royal Neighbors awards 36 student scholarships, two local
Royal Neighbors of America, the Rock Island-based fraternal benefit society, has recently awarded $175,000 in…
United Way organizations collecting school supplies
Two area United Way organizations are planning school supply drives this week in partnership with…

Arconic shareholders approve Apollo acquisition deal
PITTSBURGH — Arconic Corp.’s shareholders have voted to approve the company’s pending acquisition by funds…

RILCO plans to move corporate HQ to Eldridge
RILCO, Inc. – an oil lubricant distributor and industrial services company – is making plans…

Hawaiian Bros prepares for Aug. 1 opening in Davenport
The Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is getting ready to open its first Iowa restaurant –…

Genesis Health president to lead MercyOne’s Eastern Iowa Division
Dr. Kurt Andersen, president of Genesis Health System, will take on an expanded role as…

YWCA reschedules Putting for Power event to Sept. 21
The YWCA Quad Cities has announced that its Putting for Power Golf Experience has been…
Clinton County organization accepting fall grant applications
The Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) now is accepting applications for its fall 2023 grant…