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ImpactLife urges blood donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

ImpactLife is calling on the public to donate blood and platelets during September, which is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Blood transfusions are a critical part of treatment for many of the more than 10,000 children diagnosed with cancer…

BBN Business Showcase will be May 22

Bettendorf Business Network members will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses at the upcoming…

River Bandits, GreenState host free day at the ballpark

Baseball fans, get ready for a free day at the ballpark. In celebration of Modern…

Modern Woodmen Park ballpark

Illinois associations host 2025 Business Day on Wednesday  

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association will host their annual Business…

UnityPoint-Trinity starts using advanced robotics technology

A piece of robot technology is helping perform minimally invasive procedures on patients at UnityPoint…

LaMar scholarships open for Bettendorf, PV female graduates

The Downtown Bettendorf Business Women organization is offering two $1,000 scholarships to female graduating students…

Quad Cities Bike to Work Week May 12-18

Quad Cities Bike to Work Week is Monday through Sunday, May 12-18, with free commuter…

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns May 10

The 33rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May…

Mercado on Fifth to launch market’s ninth season Friday, May 23

Mercado on Fifth chose the Cinco de Mayo Mexican holiday today to share Friday, May…

Mercado on Fifth Season Nine calendar opening day

Grand opening set for new education facility

A public grand opening ceremony has been set for the Regional Innovation Center (RIC) in…

Unleaded 88 fuel to get new branding at Hy-Vee stores

The Iowa Corn organization and Growth Energy announced that they have partnered with Hy-Vee to…

Iowa American Water announces Water Charitable Foundation grants

The American Water Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of American Water, recently awarded a total…

Iowa American Water investment grabts

Bettendorf Rotary preparing for Lobsterfest

The Bettendorf Rotary Club will host its annual Lobsterfest fundraiser on Friday, June 13, from…

Reynolds, Regents appointee Tjaden confirmed by senate

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointee to the Iowa Board of Regents, Kurt…

QC manufacturers awarded Iowa technology grants

Six manufacturers across the Iowa Quad Cities region will be investing in new technology and…

Monmouth College gets grant for STEM Scholarships

MONMOUTH, Illinois –Monmouth College has been awarded $999,764 in federal grant money to fund scholarships…

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