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Jennifer Osing
Executive Director | World Relief Quad Cities AGE: 33 Home: Rock Island Education: MPH, Epidemiology, University of Texas; BA, Biochemistry & French, Augustana College Family: Husband Tanner; daughter Olivia, 4; and son Theo, 1.5. Hometown (childhood): Batavia, Illinois First job?…
Bettendorf Transit launches a new rider-friendly website and app
The City of Bettendorf has rolled out a new intelligent transit system for riders called…

African Painted Dogs ready to tell their story to Niabi Zoo visitors
There’s good news for Quad Citians who have been panting with anticipation over the opening…

‘Opportunity Knocks’ job fair is July 24
IowaWORKS, 1801 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, will host a job fair called “Opportunity Knocks Monday”…

Modern Woodmen among World’s Best Life Insurance Companies
Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, has been ranked 15th on “The World’s Best Life…

Ridgecrest hosts annual golf outing this Friday
Play a round of golf for a good cause or volunteer your time in other…

QC libraries, MetroLINK partner for summer reading programs
There’s still time to enjoy the partnership between area libraries in Illinois and MetroLINK which…

Electricity ready to flow during 2023 Alternating Currents festival
Organizers of 2023 Alternating Currents are buzzing about a lineup they hope Quad Citians will…
$750K in Doris & Victor Day Foundation heading to those in need
Fifty-six Quad Cities community-based nonprofit organizations will receive $750,000 in grants from the Doris &…

Parties, events set up for BixBRAI weekend
The Quad Cities is getting ready to party on a first-of-its-kind BixBRAI Weekend. Thousands of…

Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit awards to honor business leaders
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) is taking nominations for awards honoring individuals and organizations who…
Unions are critical of plans to cut newspaper print days
Two unions that represent newspaper workers are criticizing plans by a Davenport-based newspaper publisher to…
Mel Foster, Westerfield help Big Brothers Big Sisters with grant
As a part of the Legacy of Caring program, the Westfield Insurance Foundation recently partnered…

Girl battling health issues will run bases at Modern Woodmen Stadium
A 4-year-old girl battling health issues will get to run the bases at Modern Woodmen…

HNI Corporation releases 2022 Social Responsibility Report
MUSCATINE, Iowa– HNI Corporation and its family of brands have released their biennial Corporate Social…
Walcott Truckers Jamboree goes through Saturday; country band Shenandoah is headliner
WALCOTT, Iowa – Thousands of people are expected to attend the 44th anniversary Walcott Truckers…





