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WIU’s von Kaenel named COAP Employee of the Month

Jennifer von Kaenel, Western Illinois University’s director of corporate and foundation relations, has been named the Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month for January. “It is an absolute honor to nominate Jennifer von Kaenel for recognition of her…

Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1

A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…

Illinois Department of Natural Resporces (DNR) hunting Halpin

Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing

*** UPDATED STORY HERE ****     Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that…

QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season

The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…

holiday travel tips airport

Grow QC; Alternating Currents win RDA & Bechtel grants

Grow Quad Cities has received grants from the Bechtel Trusts of $100,000 per year to…

ABI’s 2025 Ten Leaders to Know

This month’s Business Monthly highlights something at the core of ABI’s mission: leadership. Our “10…

Orion Technical College approved for new online programs

Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding…

EICC honored for excellence in education

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) was recently honored by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple…

Twin State Technical wins 2025 W3 Awards for local projects

Twin State Technical Services has been honored with two international digital excellence awards for websites…

gobal technology Award Twin State technical services

UnityPoint Health names new chief medical officer

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa –  UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Peter George as its new…

Quad City Area Realtors announce annual awards

The Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) recently celebrated its members and their leadership in the…

Knox College names Jones new CFO 

GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief…

Project NOW to host memorial service Friday 

Project NOW and Christian Care will host its annual memorial service Friday morning,  commemorating those…

St. Ambrose names new leadership team 

St. Ambrose University announced the addition of four senior leaders and an expanded role for…

St. Ambrose University SAU alumni awards

ORA, UnityPoint Health-Trinity announce exclusive partnership

ORA Orthopedics and  UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals have announced an exclusive partnership deal, effective…

Illinois QC unemployment rate slips in September

The Illinois section of the Quad Cities was one of two metro areas in the…

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