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Bettendorf’s Palmer Hills Golf Course set to open

Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf is set to open for its 51st season today, Friday, March 20, weather permitting. “We are excited to welcome our golfers back for the 2026 season,” said Jon Waddell, PGA head golf professional at…

QCBJ’s Forty under 40 Class of 2025

ARA launches Safe Tenting Standard

Muscatine Foundation reaches $100M in assets 

Dog parks in QC to reopen between this Friday, Saturday

Dog parks across the region will be reopening this week. In late November, several dog…

BHC accepting nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame

The Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation is accepting nominations for its Class of 2024 Alumni…

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American Power Systems to award a $5,000 STEM scholarship

Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for the Thomas K.…

Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…

Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7

Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…

Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings

Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…

First QC baby of 2024 arrives at 12:04 p.m. Jan. 1

The Quad Cities’ first baby of 2024 arrived at 12:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1,…

QC Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

Local students may now apply for more than 70 scholarship opportunities again totaling over $500,000…

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Safety Summit is Jan. 11 at BHC

Learn more about safety in the workplace at the Safety Summit going on Thursday, Jan.…

Iowa Business Council focuses 2024 agenda on growth

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released a 2024 legislative agenda that is once again…

WaterMark Corners, a key Moline Centre fixture, to close

WaterMark Corners, a Moline Centre pioneer and John Deere Commons staple, is closing its doors,…

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Wanted: Candidates to serve on Moline, Rock Island city councils

The mayors of Rock Island and Moline are each seeking candidates to fill open seats…

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Rejuvenate Housing tackles third Davenport home

Rejuvenate Housing Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing neighborhoods and promoting affordable homeownership opportunities,…

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Black Hawk offers highway construction program 

With strong demand for construction workers continuing, Black Hawk College is offering a new session…

Family honors Jerry, Martha Taylor with memorial scholarship

The family of Jerry and Martha Taylor is celebrating the legacy of the community-leading power…

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