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Bettendorf senior living community wins award
Palmer Hills, a Holiday senior living community managed by Atria, announced Wednesday, Dec. 3, it has been honored with a 2026 Caring Star award. Palmer Hills is located at 2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf. The award recognizes excellence based on reviews…
Get tickets for River Action’s 26rd annual Eddy Awards
River Action’s 23rd annual fundraiser dinner, Fish & Fire, will be held May 1 at…

QC manufacturer ALM Positioners acquired by new owners
Altus Capital Partners, along with Centerfield Capital and ALM Positioners’ senior leadership team, have announced…

UnityPoint honors Cardiac Rehab Patients of the Year
Health care professionals in the Quad Cities recognized three area residents who have overcome heart…

Newcomb Warehouse becomes U-Haul dealer
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Newcomb Warehouse recently became a U-Haul dealer. Newcomb Warehouse, 3606 Grandview Ave.,…

First Central hosting paper shredding events
CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank will host several shred events during the months…

Learn about AI risks in the workplace from Rouse
Rouse Consulting Group is hosting “AI vs. Hype: Cutting Through the Noise” from 4-8 p.m.,…

Aerial firefighting pump named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
The Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump made by MTH Pumps in Plano, Illinois, has been…

Autism Society of the Quad Cities to host walk Saturday
The Autism Society of the Quad Cities (ASQC) is hosting a walk to celebrate Autism…

JA leader Dougal Nelson to retire
Junior Achievement of the Heartland President and CEO Dougal Nelson will retire from that role…

LeClaire Spring Shop Hop bounces in Saturday
LECLAIRE – Many downtown businesses will be offering special deals during the LeClaire Spring Shop…

Happy Joe’s, Sacco climb top industry Movers & Shakers list
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing its national and international expansion and ongoing…

Head to the Hauberg for night of plants, paths and pizza April 11
Native plant lovers and anyone who wants to learn more about them can spend an…

IDOT public meeting on Centennial Bridge set for April 17
The future of the Centennial Bridge spanning Rock Island and Davenport will soon take center…

February QC jobless rate falls; IDES reports job losses
The February over-the-year unemployment rate was down in 11 Illinois metro areas, including the Quad…

IEDA awards $40k in grants to grow rural Iowa economy
The State of Iowa awarded a total of $40,000 in grants aimed at driving more…





