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Farm Rescue reaches $1M during 2026 Giving Hearts Day
Farm Rescue’s Giving Hearts Day 2026 officially became another “Million Dollar Year” as the nonprofit again surpassed its ambitious goal of raising $1 million through a combination of individual donations and matching gifts. The Horace, North Dakota-based organization announced Friday,…
Energy assistance program about to heat up
Community Action of Eastern Iowa will accept applications for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program…
BioLife going into former Dick’s Sports Goods building
A blood plasma collection facility is going into the former Dick’s Sporting Goods store at…
IowaWORKS’ Opportunity Knocks job event is Oct. 3
IowaWORKS will host its weekly “Opportunity Knocks Monday” job fair event from 10 a.m. to…
Modern Woodmen of America honors NAMI’s mental health work
Local members of Modern Woodmen of America (MWA) are taking action to keep brain health…
In the Works: September 2022 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
New director elected to HNI board
HNI Corporation, headquartered in Muscatine, announced the election of Patrick D. Hallinan to its board…
IDES gets $6.8 million to address unemployment insurance gaps
In order for Illinois to better understand and address equity gaps in its unemployment insurance…
East Moline Community Fund awards grants
The East Moline Community Fund has approved $18,000 in grants to 13 area nonprofit groups.…
Quad Cities girls get to see ‘coolest’ jobs in aviation
Hundreds of girls got a look at some jobs in the aviation field on Saturday,…
Mel Foster Co. named 2022 Top Workplace
Quad Cities real estate firm Mel Foster Co. has earned a 2022 Top Workplaces in…
Travel will be impacted by TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon
The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon will pass through Bettendorf on Sunday, Sept. 25, and…
New riverboat will stop in Davenport on Monday
A new riverboat is scheduled to stop in Davenport during its maiden voyage on Monday,…
Get to know Muscatine with free lunch
The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) has opened registration for its Live…
Groundbreaking set for new Career Advancement Center in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – With the goal of supporting career and technical education training throughout the…
RI fire chief announces retirement
Rock Island Fire Chief Jeff Yerkey has announced he will retire in January 2023 after…