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Bettendorf’s Palmer Hills Golf Course earns environmental certification

The City of Bettendorf has announced that Palmer Hills Golf Course has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses.  This achievement places Palmer Hills among more than 900 properties worldwide to…

U of I Venture School meet and greet set for Feb. 20 & 25 

Quad Citizens can learn more about the upcoming University of Iowa Venture School and also…

Girl Scout cookies arrive in QC

The Girl Scout Cookies have arrived. Many of those cookies will be sold by young…

Head East “Flat As A Pancake” 50th Anniversary Tour makes Adler stop  

The Head East “Flat As A Pancake” 50th Anniversary Tour is coming to The Adler…

GROWTH hopes fourth time’s a charm for Northside Lofts’ funding

ALEDO, Illinois – Community residents are invited to hear an update and share their input…

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WIU named a top midwest regional university by U.S. News

Western Illinois University (WIU) ranked 57th in the “Regional Universities Midwest” category in the latest…

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Flanagan to lead Iowa State SHRM Council

The Iowa State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Council announced that Laura “Lauri” Flanagan…

SHRM Flanagan

Putnam prepares for Time Travelers themed 2025 Gala

The Putnam Museum and Science Center is preparing for its 2025 Gala, presented by The…

Putnam Museum Time Travelers Ball

UPDATED: UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe reopens

UPDATED: UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe clinics have reopened. UnityPoint Clinic SouthPark Pointe, 3904 16th St.,…

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Bettendorf library to show “Moved by Waters” documentary 

Did you know a piece of trash discarded in a Bettendorf neighborhood can end up…

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Farm Credit Services distributing $134M in dividends to rural Iowans 

Farmers and ranchers in Iowa will be receiving $134.6 million in cash-back dividends returned by…

Babies get red hats for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week ( Feb. 7-14), MercyOne will give every…

Legat announces new leadership team

Legat Architects,  with a location in downtown Moline, recently announced a new leadership team. Among…

QCBR Home Show slated for Feb. 14-16

Get ready for a show that highlights the newest in appliances, siding, roofing, flooring, patios,…

Royal Neighbors on Forbes’ Best Insurance Companies list

Rock Island-based Royal Neighbors of America has been included in Forbes’ America’s Best Insurance Companies…

MRA hosts 2025 Employment Law Update

MRA: The Management Association, based in Moline, has brought together expert employment attorneys from the…

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