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East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event
The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes the World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Qualifying Events from Thursday, Jan. 1, through Sunday, Jan. 4, at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock…
Boddicker named as Davenport’s new IT director
Mike Boddicker has been named as the new information technology (IT) director for the City…

UnityPoint announces new oncology chief medical officer, VP
UnityPoint Health announced two key leadership appointments within its oncology services Wednesday, Dec. 3, as…

Cooking with Heart series returns to UnityPoint
UnityPoint Health will offer its free, interactive cooking series, “Cooking with Heart,” beginning in January…

QC Environmental Film Series returns in January
The Quad Cities Environmental Film Series will begin on Sunday, Jan. 18 on the St.…

Family-friendly holiday events planned across QC
The Quad Cities area is offering a variety of family-friendly activities this holiday season aimed…

Muscatine foundation awards annual Initiative Awards
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has announced the 2025 recipients of…

Mayors battling it out Saturday as Red Kettle bellringers
The annual Battle of the Mayors returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, as Quad Cities’ top…

Iowa American Water offers tips to prevent frozen pipes
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, Iowa American Water is reminding customers to prepare their…

The Landing Ice Rink opens for second season Dec. 5
The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Road, Bettendorf, will open for the season (weather permitting)…

Hammond-Henry welcomes new physician to Geneseo Clinic
GENESEO, Ill. — Hammond-Henry Hospital has announced that Dr. Chad Martens has joined the staff…

Bettendorf senior living community wins award
Palmer Hills, a Holiday senior living community managed by Atria, announced Wednesday, Dec. 3, it…

IHMVCU donates $13,000 to six local nonprofits
IHMVCU celebrated Giving Tuesday by distributing $13,000 to six local nonprofit organizations, as determined by…

Illinoisans urged to join nation’s 250th birthday celebration
As Illinois prepares to say goodbye to 2025, preparations are ongoing to celebrate the 250th…

Tapestry Farms launches growing holiday gift line
Tapestry Farms is celebrating the season of giving with the launch of an expanded product…

Lee delays special stockholder meeting
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has postponed a special meeting of stockholders. That meeting, originally…





