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IMEG acquires MARLIN Engineering, expanding Florida reach and services

In a move that expands its capabilities in Florida, Rock Island-based IMEG has acquired MARLIN Engineering, a 35-year-old transportation engineering and planning firm with locations across the Sunshine State.  In a news release Thursday, May 7, IMEG announced the latest…

Iowa students invited to ABI’s Business Horizons program

Iowa high school students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to register for the Iowa Association…

Memorial Day services set in Bettendorf

Memorial Day services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, May 26, at Bettendorf’s Veterans Memorial,…

Car Lovers needed to help with raffle to help fight cancer  

Area car enthusiasts can combine their passion with a purpose by volunteering at the monthly…

Common Chord announces free summer Kickoff Block Party

Common Chord, in partnership with the Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT), the City of Davenport,…

Four finalists vie for downtown Bettendorf mural

Four finalists have been selected for a collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization…

US trust grants provide help to preserve historic small restaurants

America’s small and independent restaurants looking to preserve their histories while celebrating their cuisines are…

small business grant restaurants historic

Teen philanthropy group awards $37,000+ to QC nonprofits

A group of local teenagers has granted $37,500 to 12 nonprofits in the Quad Cities…

Quad Cities Community Foundation student scholarships Teens for Tomorrow

RDA Board awards $1.9M in grants 

The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board has announced the recipients of its Spring 2025 grants.…

QC Craft Beer Week is May 23-30

The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft beer scene during…

IMEG among six Illinois engineering projects earning national recognition

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) will honor six Illinois infrastructure…

IMEG engineer excellence CFR Engineering BGA

New small otter species arrives at Rock Island County’s Niabi Zoo

Niabi Zoo has introduced a new animal species: Asian small-clawed otters, the world’s smallest otter…

Niabi Zoo otters

Adler Theatre announces 2025-2026 Broadway season

The Adler Theatre on Monday, May 19, announced the lineup for its 2025-2026 Broadway at…

Augustana holds graduation Saturday at Vibrant Arena

Augustana College will hold its 165th commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the…

UPDATED: Amazon expanding in QC; more jobs in works

Amazon has started to build a second facility in Davenport. That facility will be a…

Ingram to be Bethany for Children & Families new president/CEO

An experienced leader in the nonprofit and social services sectors has been chosen as the…

Bethany for Children & Families Lara Ingram