Todd Welvaert's stories

Michelle Morse: Guiding Bettendorf’s next generation
Before Iowa mandated a statewide shift to science-of-reading literacy instruction, Michelle Morse had already made the move in Bettendorf — giving district students years of head start on their peers across the state. Now in her sixth year leading the…
Illini grad Brian Campbell wins JDC, 2nd PGA victory
Brian Campbell secured his second PGA Tour victory of the year by closing with a…

UnityPoint Health provides expert medical staff, health tips for the John Deere Classic
As the 2025 John Deere Classic tees off this week at TPC Deere Run, UnityPoint…

Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s…

Entrepreneur teaches in digital age via Bad Science Jokes, DigiBuzz
Melissa Church is a digital marketing entrepreneur with a unique blend of skills: she’s a…

Professor, family advocate provides ‘heroic investments’
Allison Haskill, a professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department (CSD) at Augustana College,…

Mr. Speed Partners in Crime Tour 2025 hits the Adler in July
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 KISS Alive concert at the Adler Theatre,…

New year demands new mindset, approach to ending poverty
It is a new year; filled with new agendas, goals, outlooks and perhaps, new challenges.…

SCORE presents January and February webinars
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, is hosting free online webinars…

MercyOne Genesis observes 75th anniversary of the St. Elizabeth Hospital fire
Roy Porter takes a deep breath and gives his head a shake before remembering what…

Holiday Fun around the Quad Cities!
The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…

QCBJ Forty under 40 Class of 2024
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present the fifth and final set…

Anika Martin: Championing community impact through Birdies for Charity
No wonder Anika Martin is so at home in her new role as manager of…

The golf might be over, but the work still goes on for Edwards Creative Services
The golf clubs, even the huge one attached to the John Deere 470 P-tier Large…

Lainey Wilson concert finishes off 2024 John Deere Classic
Country music singer Lainey Wilson entertained the final crowd at the 2024 John Deere Classic…

Teen gets new clubs, chance to play in JDC ProAm
Six weeks ago, recent high school graduate Bradley Gebbie, stood in front of the ruins…





