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Sarah J. Smith
Director of Placemaking & Tourism | Grow Clinton AGE: 26 Home: Camanche, Iowa Education: Journalism and mass communications, University of Iowa Hometown (childhood): Camanche Local mentors? Kevin Smith, media planner, MindFire Communications Best advice ever received? How you present yourself…
Deere again one of most community-minded U.S. companies
Another record-breaking year of John Deere employee volunteerism helped win the Moline-based company a place…
Deere advances tech capabilities with Sentera acquisition
John Deere recently acquired Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered…
JA students give back to community
Three local nonprofits each received $2,500 to support their missions during a ceremony on Thursday,…
Putnam Museum announces triceratops expedition
The Putnam Museum and Science Center announced plans to bring an adult Triceratops skeleton to…
Lawson to perform at Adler Theatre in September
Preacher Lawson will perform at the Adler Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 27. Tickets go on…
Davenport Noon Optimist Club honors Police Sgt. Douglas
The Davenport Noon Optimist Club honored Davenport Police Sgt. Jonathon Douglas with the Sergeant Kevin…
Illinois Libraries and Metro transit team up for summer reading
Illinois Quad Cities libraries and Metro transit have partnered to offer free bus rides for…
Tailgate N’ Tallboys fest kicks off Thursday in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – This community is getting ready for a country music fest that will…
Dunn Brothers brews up fresh coffee subscription service
Dunn Brothers Coffee, a Minnesota-based coffee shop chain with locations in Davenport and Bettendorf, has…
First Central to help DeWitt police group
DeWitt, Iowa – The DeWitt Police Department and First Central State Bank will partner to…
Muscatine Arts Council hosts Garden Tour fundraiser June 14
MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Muscatine County Arts Council will hold its first Garden Tour fundraiser…
Flower and Beautification Initiative blooms in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – A program meant to help beautify this community’s riverfront has entered its…
New pop-up restaurant Café San Lorenzo opens
This summer, foodies of the Quad Cities can enjoy a trip back in time to…
UnityPoint Health Cup rolls on to support Trinity Cancer Center
Registration is open for the 2025 UnityPoint Health Cup, a golf outing to benefit Trinity…
Kiwanis Club of Rock Island announces 2025 awards
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island awarded $12,000 in scholarships and grants to local students…
