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Frontier Hospitality Group unveils new Hampton Inn by Hilton in East Peoria

EAST PEORIA, Illinois – Quad Cities-based Frontier Hospitality Group (FHG) has expanded its property holdings with the opening of a new Hampton Inn by Hilton East Peoria. The new four-story hotel, located along the Illinois River, officially opened its doors…

Community Foundation hosts author Buntz on July 17

Award-winning author Lois Buntz will lead a free workshop, “Women Who Give: The Power of…

Chalk Art Fest returns to Rock Island

The Quad City Arts’ 9th annual Chalk Art Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday,…

QC rallies to retain local Americorps programs, workers 

Thanks to the generosity of key Quad Cities funders, some local AmeriCorps staff and members…

QCBT provides Madison students with free Bix 7 registrations 

Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) has announced it again provided Arconic Jr. Bix race…

Iowa American Water gets approval for new rates 

The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has issued an order approving new water and wastewater rates…

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NDIA Iowa Illinois chapter hosts annual contracting event in QC

The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is preparing to host its…

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Three elite college stars will play in JDC

NCAA champion Michael La Sasso, No. 2-ranked amateur Jackson Koivun and No. 3-ranked Ben James…

John Deere Classic logo exemptions Folds of Honor Coach Bluder commit PGA JDC Firecracker Run Best Charitable Impact PGA Tour

North Scott awarded $15,000 tech grant 

The North Scott Community School District recently announced it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship…

Cardiovascular Medicine, Trinity Health award scholarships

Cardiovascular Medicine, PLLC (CVM) and the Trinity Health Foundation have awarded $55,000 in scholarships to…

SCORE manufacturer webinars tackle AI, website design, more

SCORE is offering a collection of online resources to help small manufacturers build their businesses…

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IWD to deploy modernized unemployment system 

Unemployed workers in Iowa soon will be accessing a new system in order to process…

QC unemployment falls to 4.1% in April IDES reports says

The Quad Cities was among four Illinois metropolitan areas to post decades-low record unemployment rates…

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Volunteers needed to help with Ride the Island 

River Action is seeking volunteers to assist with the re-branded Ride the Island event on…

Friendship Manor opens doors to renovated living facility

Friendship Manor Continuing Care Retirement Community will hold a free public open house from  2-4…

‘Market to Market’ show to visit LeClaire

The Iowa PBS TV show “Market to Market” is set to visit LeClaire as part…