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Kate Jennings
Senior Government Affairs and Funding Specialist | Crawford, Murphy & Tilly AGE: 39 Home: Moline Education: Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Bradley University; Master of Agriculture in in Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University Hometown (childhood): Springfield, Illinois Biggest break?…
Area chambers host Clinton County Legislative Coffee
Clinton County residents are invited to meet their state legislators at the 2023 Legislative Coffee…
Per Mar Security Services announces new partnership with UKG
Per Mar Background Check Services, a division of Davenport-based Per Mar Security Services, has launched…
Palczynski appointed to fill open Bettendorf City Council seat
The Bettendorf City Council approved the appointment of Nick Palczynski as the new Fifth Ward…

Tappa’s Steak House to close Feb. 7
A longtime west-end Davenport restaurant will permanently close its doors in a couple of weeks.…
Edward Jones expands to LeClaire
Veteran financial advisor Tim Lane has announced that Edward Jones is expanding to LeClaire. The…

Vibrant Arena gets new sign, logo
The Vibrant Arena at The Mark in downtown Moline now has a big sign to…

Henry County rural loan fund helps Geneseo business grow
GENESEO, Illinois – Simosky Tax & Accounting will move to a new location at 213…

Don’t miss QCBJ’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
Need some new ideas to build your business, your team or yourself? Then plan on…

Davenport Citizens Academy applications being accepted
The Davenport Citizens Academy – the city’s 10-week program designed to better connect citizens to…

Honkamp’s Thomas takes on CEO post
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Honkamp, P.C. has announced that Katie Thomas, the company’s president, has now…

Illinois unemployment rate was steady; but higher than national average
Illinois’ jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.7% in December and payroll was nearly unchanged from…
Rock Island names Robert Graff as new fire chief
Rock Island soon will have a new fire department chief. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Graff…

Free, at-home colon cancer screening kits available
UnityPoint Health and Gilda’s Club Quad Cities are offering free at-home colon cancer screening kits…
WIU welcomes more than 140 international students
The Western Illinois University (WIU) Global Studies program welcomed more than 140 international students from…
Moline-based ARA gets ready for Florida trade show
Local leaders and members of an international trade association will soon take part in a…




