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WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal

Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to social mobility, according to the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. WIU was named the No. 68 university in the country for social mobility and…

Moline to unveil “Catch a Star” mural at Bass Street

The Moline Public Art Commission and the Quad City Arts will hold a special ribbon-cutting…

Muscatine arts and cultural groups unite for celebration 

MUSCATINE, Iowa – More than a dozen Muscatine organizations with arts and cultural missions have…

Deere sites decking the halls for 19th Century Victorian Christmas

Quad Citians can once again enjoy a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the William Butterworth…

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Local radio station WQUD helps raise $35,000 for hurricane victims

WQUD Vintage Radio 107.7 disc jockey Tim Possley has teamed up with Brenny’s Motorcycle Clinic…

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Downtown Muscatine to host Holiday Open House

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Downtown Muscatine will…

Friends of Trinity to host Senior Fair on Thursday

The Friends of Trinity is hosting a free senior fair from 7 a.m. to 4…

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NASA, Hubble Telescope exhibit opening at the Putnam

The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open a new traveling exhibit from NASA –…

Chef Keys brings culinary artistry to CASI community

The Center for Active Seniors (CASI) has chosen chef K.C. Ross as its new culinary…

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SBA loans Davenport fitness, recreational sports center $500k

A Scott County business has been awarded a Small Business Administration loan totaling $500,000, according…

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Rock Island National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day

The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11,…

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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,…

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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…