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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,…

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QCR Holdings posts $25.8M in net income for Q1

QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT), announced net…

QCR Holdings

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

Ruhl Realtor

Illinois’ Martin Equipment partners with Cemen Tech

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

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