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Anshu Singh: Finding her place on the banks of the Mississippi River
Anshu Singh said she cannot imagine living somewhere without a river. “I feel so connected,” she said of the Mississippi. “Rivers give us so much, and they don’t want anything in return.” It is a sentiment that might seem surprising…
Sean Connell takes the helm of Air Control in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Air Control Inc. (ACI), a certified woman-owned small business based in this…

Iowa housing advocates picked for new institute
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced that they have…

First Central’s ‘Grilling’ fundraisers bring in over $19,000
CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank delivered more than $19,000 to local non-profits through…

ImpactLife seeks donors to boost blood supply hit by disasters
ImpactLife is calling for donors in the Quad Cities and beyond to help replenish its…

Pickleball power
Pickleball is more than just a fun sport to Steven Morrison. The Bettendorf man and…

Bettendorf Starbucks workers ask NLRB to OK union vote
Full and part-time baristas and shift supervisors at Starbucks’ location at 931 Middle Road, Bettendorf,…

$128k site readiness grant marks ‘tremendous step’ for East Moline
The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant to help the city…

QC unemployment rate rises to 4.5%, jobs decline in December
The Quad Cities was among three Illinois metropolitan statistical areas posting an increase in their…

Bettendorf mayor wins Salvation Army battle of bells
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher has again won the battle of the bells as he helped…

Community Foundation welcomes new board members
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has added Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts and Laura…

Prairie State, Martin Tractor join Heritage Tractor family
Martin Tractor and Prairie State Tractor John Deere dealerships, including locations in the Quad Cities…

New grant to advance health care careers in Iowa
A new grant has been established to address Iowa’s need to grow its healthcare workforce…

Fareway raises $275K for Toys for Tots
Midwest grocer Fareway presented a $275,173.70 check Monday, Jan. 27, to the U.S. Marine Corps…

New ABI President Nicole Crain: Speaking up for business ‘ingrained in who I am’
Newly-minted ABI President Nicole Crain traces her passion for business advocacy to her teen years…
Davenport hires new chief financial officer
Basia Gerlach has been hired as chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Davenport.…





