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WIU math program honored for affordability, national reach
Western Illinois University’s Online Master of Science in Mathematics program has received national recognition, being ranked the second most affordable online master’s degree in mathematics in the nation for 2026 by OnlineU. The program also earned a 91% recommendation rate.…
Dr. Patricia Newland named next leader of UnityPoint Clinic
The next president and chief executive officer of UnityPoint Clinic will be Dr. Patricia Newland,…

HNI Corp. posts strong sales, earnings growth in 2Q
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Workplace furnishings maker HNI Corp. announced second quarter sales of $621.7 million…
WIU to host employer town hall
Western Illinois University, in collaboration with Quad Cities college and university career centers, is offering…
Bix Block Parties ready to rock this weekend
Downtown Davenport businesses are gearing up to host their Bix Block Parties on Friday, July…
Special Service Area goal: Revitalize downtown Rock Island
The Rock Island City Council is considering a request from downtown Rock Island property owners…
Midwest Hope & Healing awards Community grants
The Midwest Hope & Healing group has awarded grants through the Moline Foundation to help…
UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals receive honors
UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals in the region have been honored as some of the…
Ascentra Credit Union ranked No. 1 in Iowa by Forbes Magazine
Ascentra Credit Union, headquartered in Bettendorf, has been named Iowa’s Best-In-State Credit Union for 2022…
Clinton County board accepting applications
CLINTON, Iowa — The Clinton County Development Association now is accepting applications for three positions…
Shive-Hattery acquires KdG Architects
Shive-Hattery, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with offices in Bettendorf, has announced its acquisition of…

American Power Systems announces scholarship winners
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has announced three area graduates as the winners…
River Bend Food Bank selects new leader
The River Bend Food Bank will soon have a new leader but a familiar face. …

Commercial Real Estate Event Registration
For tables of 8, please include the name and email address for each attendee in…
IMEG acquires firm christopher consultants
The Virginia-based firm christopher consultants is being acquired by IMEG Corp., adding to IMEG’s civil…
Illinois unemployment drops to pre-COVID levels
Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 4.5% in June – the lowest rate recorded since the…




