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Iowa Quad Cities launch public transit survey

The neighboring cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge and LeClaire are asking for public input on how to improve public transportation across Scott County. The four partner communities are conducting the regional transit survey, funded by an Iowa Department of Transportation…

Country Manor to host memory care presentation

Country Manor Memory Care will host an informational presentation on memory care living from 4-6…

Putnam, Davenport library launch ‘Artifacts & Archives’ podcast

The Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library are partnering to launch…

QC Environmental Film Series to screen ‘Out of Plain Sight’ 

The QC Environmental Film Series will screen the documentary Out of Plain Sight  at 2…

SKO ‘26 brings big-company sales kickoff experience to QC

Sales Kickoff (SKO) 2026 is accepting registration for what it calls a high-energy, high-impact business…

SKO Sales Kickoff 2026

IWD grants assist Iowa employers creating internships

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping…

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Niabi Zoo awarded $527,800 grant for education projects 

Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley has been awarded a $527,800 Open Space Land Acquisition and…

2026: A Look Ahead in Business

As global financial experts share their 2026 economic forecasts, it’s easy to see what led…

Rock Island Library challenges readers to ‘Escape to Book Island’ 

The Rock Island Public Library is offering a fun incentive to beat the winter blues…

Mel Foster school offers Iowa pre-license series

Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate has opened registration for its Iowa pre-license real…

Mel Foster awards School of Real Estate

Moline Kiwanis boost students’ news exposure

The Kiwanis Club of Moline is helping to raise Moline students’ knowledge of the world…

River Bandits bring back manager for second season

Jesus Azuaje will return for his second season as manager of the Quad Cities River…

Quad City River Bandits manager Jesus Azuaje

Over-the-year November QC jobless rate down, IDES reports

The over-the-year Quad Cities unemployment rate decreased by -0.1% to 5% in November, making it…

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RI Mayor Harris to offer inaugural State of the City on Jan. 29

Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris will deliver his 2026 State of the City Address on…

State of the City Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris

2026: A Look Ahead in Business

As global financial experts share their 2026 economic forecasts, it’s easy to see what led…

Concerned Citizens to discuss proposed power plant

Concerned Citizens of Scott County will hold a public meeting to discuss the potential impacts…

Power Plant CIPCO Concerned Citizens of Scott County