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Emily Cummings
Regional Council Manager | INCCRRA-Birth to Five Illinois AGE: 37 Home: Moline Education: Master of Social Work Family: I’m a proud mom of three amazing kids who keep me grounded, motivated, and laughing. Hometown (childhood): Moline Local mentors? I’ve…
Franciscan Peace Center adds new director position
CLINTON, Iowa – The Sisters of St. Francis recently announced that Marsha Thrall has been…
ARA bullish on equipment rental revenue growth
Economic indicators are mixed and uncertain, but all continue to point toward significant growth for…
Sarah Hayden named Rock Island community engagement manager
The City of Rock Island has hired former Dispatch-Argus and Quad-City Times reporter Sarah Hayden…
Geneseo Girl Scout plants butterflies, gets gold
GENESEO, Ill. – How did Geneseo Girl Scout Abbigail McGee plant butterflies and receive gold?…
Black Hawk College offers help for small business owners, entrepreneurs
Thinking of starting your own business? Learn from people who have done it. The first…
Ascentra Foundation awards $45K to Girl Scouts
Ascentra Credit Union Foundation has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western…
Success Fair to aid veterans in the workplace
The mission of an upcoming career fair is to connect military veterans with employers, resources…
Volunteers needed for Floatzilla
River Action is seeking volunteers to help out with the organization’s 13th annual Floatzilla in…
Scott Community College Library wins $5,000 grant
The Scott Community College (SCC) Library has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the State…
Receptions set for new EICC leader
Sonya Williams officially began her duties this week as the eighth chancellor of Eastern Iowa…
ARA adds to leadership team
The American Rental Association (ARA), headquartered in Moline, has announced that Erika Singleton has joined…
Antique Automobile Club show rolls into QC this week
More than 100 antique vehicles in pristine condition will be on display soon at the…
Video & Photos: I-74 Bridge wins quality of life, community development award
The unique, new Interstate 74 Bridge continues to pick up the hardware, including winning top…
Per Mar buys Wisconsin-based Dream System division
Per Mar Security Services, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest and headquartered…
Live music, comedy, art, film; find it all Alternating Currents
Live comedy and music, art-related events, and films await you at the fifth annual Alternating…




