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2026 Choose Iowa Passport driving business to local farms and flavors

The State of Iowa is rolling out a free digital passport that encourages Iowans to hit the road and provides a roadmap for exploring Iowa’s local foods and beverages and its agritourism destinations. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last…

Hilltop getting ready to unveil Master Plan on Feb. 13

The Hilltop Village Campus in Davenport will soon unveil its “Master Plan” to update and…

Muscatine warns businesses of phishing scam

The City of Muscatine is alerting local businesses and residents to stay alert following reports…

Live2Lead Quad Cities offers leadership training Feb. 6

Quad Cities business and community leaders are invited to attend Live2Lead Quad Cities, a one-day…

New MRA course to help tackle business writing in the age of AI

MRA, a nationwide employer association with offices including Moline, has introduced a new course designed…

AHA urges new first responders during American Heart Month

More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, and during…

Mel Foster Co. celebrates 2025 performance, achievements

In a real estate market defined by cautious optimism, modest price growth, gradually increasing inventory,…

Upper Iowa, Happy Teacher partner on degree package

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is partnering with Happy Teacher Professional Development to offer educators an…

Happy Teacher program

Bettendorf mayor’s State of City address set for Feb. 28

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher will give the annual State of the City address on Wednesday,…

Bob Gallagher Bettendorf

Draft & Craft Beer Fest pours into QCCA Expo

Beer lovers are invited to raise a glass at the Draft & Craft Beer Festival…

Play trivia Feb. 27 with Rotary Club of Rock Island

The Rotary Club of Rock Island is inviting the community to its annual Trivia Night…

Clinton’s Bald Eagle Watch set for Saturday, Jan. 31 

CLINTON, Iowa — The 42nd annual Clinton Bald Eagle Watch is set for Saturday, Jan.…

Junior Achievement seeking classroom volunteers

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is recruiting community members to volunteer in local classrooms this…

Collis expected to cut 51 jobs in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – A company in this community that could be cutting 51 jobs in…

Collis Clinton layoffs

Keith joins Iowa American Water in new development role

Ben Keith has joined Iowa American Water Company as its director of business development and government…

scams tips Iowa American Water logo Ben Keith

Find your Valentine gift at the Sweetheart Shop Hop 

The Rock Island Downtown Alliance will host the Sweetheart Shop Hop from 10 a.m. to…

Sweetheart Shop Hop Downtown Rock Island Downtown Alliance