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Former Moline newspaper building still set to become apartments

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building in downtown Moline is “on track” to become a 40-unit apartment building in a few months, according to a City of Moline official. If the project progresses, the new housing option could be open…

Hy-Vee voted nation’s best grocery by USA TODAY’s readers

Iowa-based Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America in the latest USA…

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SCORE/SBDC to offer local business workshops

SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, and the Small Business Development…

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Coast Guard to host family event in Rock Island

The U.S. Coast Guard will host a two-day family event at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock…

Davenport residents asked to weigh in on city services, budget priorities 

Randomly selected Davenport households are receiving surveys this week from the City of Davenport seeking…

HyVee stores to offer no-appointment flu vaccine this fall

Hy-Vee’s more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations will offer this year’s flu vaccination with no…

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Maxeiner selected as Davenport city administrator

Davenport will soon have a new city administrator. Doug Maxeiner, who served as East Moline…

Figge is shining with Villareal’s Interstellar Exhibit, talk

The Interstellar Exhibit of nine works by internationally renowned light sculptor Leo Villareal opens Saturday,…

ImpactLife to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

ImpactLife, with blood donation centers in Davenport and Moline, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.…

BHC celebrating 55 years of providing Adult Ed classes

Black Hawk College is celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week from Sept. 15-21.…

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Learn about Rock Island’s city services at open house

The City of Rock Island will hold an open house for the public to learn…

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Magician will entertain CASI seniors Sept. 30

The Center for Active Seniors Inc. is hosting magician David Casas as part of the…

TedX returns to Davenport on Oct. 10

TedxDavenport will return to the Capitol Theatre in downtown Davenport from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  on Thursday,…

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MetroLINK to get $8 million for electric ferry

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) will receive an $8 million federal…

Take Bi-State survey, help update Andalusia-Indian Bluff corridor

The Bi-State Regional Commission, the cities of Rock Island, Milan and Moline, and Rock Island…

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Friendship Manor to celebrate 45th anniversary with open house

Friendship Manor, Rock Island, is celebrating 45 years of excellence in service with an open…