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Claire Motto Steil
Executive Director | Empower House AGE: 32 Home: Bettendorf Education: BA, St. Ambrose University; MS, St. Ambrose University; MNA, University of Notre Dame Hometown (childhood): Bettendorf How long at your current job? Five years Best advice ever received? The best…
WIU’s 10th Annual Western Challenge Day of Giving set for Thursday
Western Illinois University will hold its 10th annual Western Challenge Day of Giving on Thursday,…

QCR Holdings posts $25.8M in net income for Q1
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT), announced net…

2025 Geneseo Artwalk will showcase regional artists
GENESEO, Illinois – The works of regional artists will star in this city’s downtown during…

Bluder to deliver keynote address at JDC Executive Women’s Day
Lisa Bluder, the winningest coach in Iowa Hawkeye history, will deliver the keynote address at…

Family Credit Union names Brandt as new CEO
The Family Credit Union has selected Michael Brandt as its new chief executive officer, effective…

Illinois nonfarm payrolls hit record high in March IDES says
Employment in Illinois reached a record high in March, with nonfarm payrolls increasing +0.2%, or…

Cinco de Mayo Taco and Margarita Festival returns to East Moline
Get ready to spice up your spring with the 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Taco…

Bettendorf Parks’ Friends host senior Golf Cart Tour
The Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation will host its annual Spring Senior Golf Cart…

Shop the Rock Island garage sale & vendor fair
Search for a great bargain or hidden treasure at the Rock Island Spring Community Garage…

Rock Island County wins state funding for pre-apprenticeships
Rock Island County will receive $374,000 in state funding to expand its job training program,…

Big Brothers Big Sisters announces 36th annual Plant Sale
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, along with presenting sponsors Iowa American Water,…

Muscatine Chamber announces 2025 job fair
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) will host a…

Bank of America offers low cost golf to kids
Bank of America is making golf more accessible for young people in the Davenport area…

Ruhl’s Schlutz recognized by APEX Producers Club
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Eric Schlutz, a Realtor with Ruhl Farm & Land, was recognized earlier…

Illinois’ Martin Equipment partners with Cemen Tech
Illinois-based Martin Equipment has entered into a new partnership with Cemen Tech, the world’s largest…
