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State 18 business expected to open in mid October
A new bar that will feature a golf simulator and an outdoor patio is scheduled to open in downtown Bettendorf in mid October, according to the business owner. State 18 will be at 1740 State St., which is at the…
Black Hawk College to host health care job fair Oct. 17
Local health care employers will be recruiting for new employees at Black Hawk College job…

October 14 IN THE WORKS
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Lead(h)er celebrates 2024 Girl on Fire Award winners at Gala
Lead(h)er celebrated its eighth year of providing free mentorships that empower women with a sold-out…

The Landing Ice Rink almost ready, expected to open for holidays
Bettendorf’s new outdoor ice rink – called The Landing Ice Rink – is almost ready…

SCORE hosts small business webinars in October
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, is hosting a series of…

Ascentra to donate $75,000 to Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Ascentra Credit Union, headquartered in Bettendorf, has committed to giving $75,000 to the Quad Cities…

WIU open house promotes school counseling curriculum
Western Illinois University Counselor Education, College Student Personnel and Social Work will host a School…

Last Picture House hosts evening with ‘The Fugitive’ director Oct. 24
The Last Picture House is hosting an evening with Andrew Davis, the director of Hollywood…

CBI Bank & Trust adds new vice president and chief financial officer
MUSCATINE, Iowa – CBI Bank & Trust announced it has welcomed Andrew Tetlow as executive…

Lemon becomes new Blackhawk Bank & Trust president
Blackhawk Bank & Trust of Milan today, Oct. 11, announced the appointment of Christopher J.…

Rapids City’s Thai Town Cafe expanding to Geneseo
RAPIDS CITY, Illinois – A popular restaurant in this community is already getting ready for…

MercyOne Genesis, foundation to host 4th Gather for the Cure
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Health Services…

Local Phi Theta Kappa group gets $1K for recovery group
The Beta Zeta Epsilon (BZE) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society at…

Big Ten students, alumni, fans faceoff in We Give Blood Drive
Big Ten schools, their alumni and fans are vying for a $1 million grant to…

QC women share $40,000 in Nation of Neighbors grants
Four regional women leaders will be amplifying their impact in their Quad Cities communities after…
