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IMA Makers Madness Coolness Things Made in Illinois

Voters narrow field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois

With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the field of contenders in the annual “Makers Madness” contest – which determines The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois –  is down to the Top 16.  Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Makers Madness…

Grief support groups, education options available

UnityPoint Health offers support for those who are navigating the life-changing loss of a loved…

Public can help chart Milan USPS processing center future

The public is invited to a noon Tuesday, Feb. 6, meeting hosted by the United…

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Arc Industries rebranded as QC Flex

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area has rebranded its employment program – long known…

The Arc of the Quad Cities QC Flex

Lee Enterprises report: Digital revenues close to exceeding print

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises reports it is nearing a major milestone as its growing…

Per Mar Security acquires Global Security Group

Per Mar Security Services, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, announced Thursday,…

Per Mar Global Security Group

River Action’s Eddy Scholarship applications open

In conjunction with its annual Eddy Awards, River Action is offering Eddy Scholarships to students…

IEDA Butchery Grant Program opens Feb. 1

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will begin accepting applications for the next round of…

Butchery rural grants Iowa Economic Development Authority Jackson County IEDA IRCSI

Feb. 5 deadline for Have a Heart for the Homeless tickets

There are just days left before the Monday, Feb. 5, deadline to buy tickets for…

Christian Care Heart for the Homeless

Applications open for spring DavenportU Citizens Academy

Applications are now being accepted for DavenportU, the City of Davenport’s 10-week citizens academy program…

DavenportU citizens

New urgent care clinic opens in Davenport

A new University of Iowa Health Care urgent care clinic has opened in Davenport, and…

Business leaders to share their best 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

The QCBJ has assembled a diverse panel of Quad Cities business and community leaders to…

QCBJ 90 ideas in 90 minutes

LeClaire Chamber celebrates business successes

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce celebrated success stories from 2023 at its annual meeting Saturday…

LeClaire Chamber annual meeting Steventon's

Garima Mishra joins WIU-QC’s chemistry faculty

Western Illinois University is welcoming experienced chemistry professor Garima Mishra to spearhead the inaugural offering…

Garima Mishra WIU chemistry

Bethany launches campaign for Moline building

Bethany for Children & Families has launched a fundraising campaign to retire its mortgage early…

Bethany for Children & Families

D3 National Invite brings women’s wrestling to East Moline

Visit Quad Cities and Augustana College Women’s Wrestling are set to welcome more than 25…