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Bi-state QC region prepares Veterans Day salute to all who served

The Quad Cities has a number of events designed to observe Veterans Day and allow Quad Citians to pay their respects to the men and women who served their country.  Thhose upcoming celebrations include:  Veterans Day Welcome Home Dance will…

Safer Foundation announces annual Fall Into Trivia Night fundraiser Oct. 10 

The Safer Foundation will host its annual Fall Into Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. 10,…

Come ‘Back from the Dead’ in downtown Rock Island

Downtown Rock Island will transform into a hub of spooky fun and excitement during “Back…

Former Moline newspaper building still set to become apartments

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building in downtown Moline is “on track” to become a…

MUSCO named top workplace by Des Moines Register 

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Musco has been named a 2025 Iowa Top Workplace by the Des…

WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal

Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to…

Bettendorf to hold first ever public safety open house Oct. 4

The Bettendorf Police and Fire departments will host the inaugural Public Safety Open House from…

police station survey

Ice problem forces Taylor Swift tribute band to perform at Rust Belt

  The Taylor Swift tribute band Blank Space will move its weekend performance to the…

Quad Cities nonprofits receive $629,000 in foundation grants

  Thirty-six local nonprofits are receiving a total of $629,000 through the Quad Cities Community…

Woodward trust grants scholarships Quad Cities Community Foundation

City of Rock Island plans open house set Saturday 

The City of Rock Island will hold the 2nd Annual Open House from 10 a.m.…

QCAR extends deadline for ADU design contest to Oct. 15

The Quad Cities Area REALTORs (QCAR) has extended the deadline for its new Accessory Dwelling…

QCAR accessory dwelling unites ADU

Quad Cities to host Phoenix Bass Fishing tournament Oct. 3-4

  The Quad Cities will welcome about 240 anglers for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League…

Shive-Hattery acquires Houston-based Montgomery Roth

Shive-Hattery is expanding its footprint in the nation’s Southwest with its recent acquisition of Montgomery…

Shive-Hattery

Geneseo State Street Market to celebrate 10 years

GENESEO, Illinois – State Street Market, a 10-year-long Midwest autumn tradition, will return to this…

market Geneseo

Learn Medicare options in time for 2026 enrollment season

CLINTON, Iowa – An insurance specialist with Huiskamp Collins Investments, Davenport, will help seniors better…

Huiskamp Collins Medicare

Khaliq family again sponsors NAMI Walks 2025

For the third consecutive year, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley announced Malik and K Khaliq and…