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Pritzker names Rayapati to workforce innovation panel
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati has been appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board. In addition to her role as mayor, Ms. Rayapati is an instructor at Augustana College, where she teaches Music Department classes and courses…
Rouse Consulting to host toy drive
Rouse Consulting Group will host its second annual Drive-Thru Toy Drive as part of the…

Fleshtones to perform at Redstone Room
The legendary band, ”The Fleshtones” will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at The…

IMEG expands in northeast with FHI Studio acquisition
FHI Studio, a mobility, engagement, planning, and design consulting firm, has joined Quad Cities-based IMEG,…

QC River Bandits pitcher named Gold Glove winner
Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. have announced Quad Cities River Bandits’…

RI library offers mental wellness events
The Rock Island Public Library is hosting a series of free events focusing on mental…

‘Vision to Vitality’ forum will key on business challenges
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will hold A “Vision to Vitality” forum on Tuesday, Nov.…

QCHC celebrates 25 years of affordable housing solutions
The Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) will host a 25th anniversary celebration honoring a quarter-century…

Muscatine foundation earns national re-accreditation
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine announced it has earned re-accreditation with…

LivWell Cares offers holiday meal delivery to Scott County seniors
LivWell CARES, a Davenport based nonprofit organization, is taking over this year’s low-income senior holiday…

American Power earns Quality Management Systems certification
American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has been assessed and certified by Verisys Registrars as meeting…

Applications open for Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship
Visit Quad Cities is opening applications for the 2025 Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship on…

Monday’s Remembrance Tree event canceled
The annual MercyOne Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting event, which was set for 6 p.m. Monday,…

Century Fence planting its roots in Wilton, Quad Cities
Century Fence, a Wisconsin-based fence and pavement marking company, is expanding its footprint to eastern…

QC social enterprises documentary airs Nov. 13 at Putnam
A documentary focusing on Quad Cities social innovation and entrepreneurship will make its premiere at…

Mercado on Fifth to host 3rd Annual Día de los Muertos parade
For the third consecutive year, the annual Mercado on Fifth Día de los Muertos parade…
