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Blain’s Farm & Fleet named one of USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores
Blain’s Farm & Fleet earned a 4-star rating on USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores 2026 list, the Janesville, Wisconsin-based retailer announced. The Best Stores list, developed in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, is based on a nationwide survey of more…
$100k grant helping NAMI expand programs to West Liberty
NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley, an affiliate of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, has…

Open 4 Business Contest is now open
Do you have a great business idea? Have you always wanted to own a business…

Girls Getaway event set for April 6
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with downtown businesses,…

Scott County accepting nominations for June 4 primary
Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office now is accepting nomination papers from…

ENT specialists join UnityPoint clinic in Moline
UnityPoint Clinic is welcoming the addition of board-certified ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists Ryan…

Illinois 2nd in nation for 2023 corporate expansions, relocations
Illinois was second in the nation behind only Texas in business expansions and relocations and…

Deadline to share Moline riverfront input pushed to March 10
Moline riverfront project developers have extended the deadline to Sunday, March 10, for Quad Citians…

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival set for April 5-7
The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is coming up Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, featuring 57…

Iowa Technology Summit speakers announced
The Technology Association of Iowa recently announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming Iowa Technology…

Huang stepping down as WIU president
Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University on Friday,…

Illinois to offer clean energy job training at correctional facilities
Illinois is rolling out a new work training program to prepare individuals who are being…

Ascentra holiday promotion raises $24,300 for Salvation Armies
Ascentra Credit Union and its members raised $24,300 last year for the local Salvation Army…

FCSAmerica is giving $5.3 million back to Iowa farmers
Farmers in Clinton, Muscatine and Scott counties are among Iowa Farmers set to receive $5.3…

Old Kraft/Oscar Mayer parking lot to fill up with trailers
The empty parking lot near the former Kraft/Oscar Mayer building site in Davenport is about…

TEDxDavenport makes 2023 series available online
TEDxDavenport has announced its series of 2023 talks are now available online. TEDx is a…





