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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…

Enjoy Botanical Center Winter lights in bloom beginning Nov. 21

The gardens of the Quad City Botanical Center will be bedecked with holiday lights beginning…

YouthHope gets new executive director

Esther Joy King has been named the new executive director of the YouthHope Christian ministry…

Augustana receives $1.2M grant for math and science educators

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Augustana College a research and development grant to…

Augustana College mentorship program Palmer College of Chiropratctic dual degree

Books & Meows to open Friday, Nov. 15

The long wait is almost over. A nonprofit that will combine books and cats is…

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Moline community foundation celebrates 2024 grant winners

The Moline Regional Community Foundation celebrated the recipients of its 2024 Make a Difference Grants…

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‘It’s the giving time’ – Red Kettle Campaign begins in the QC

The bells are ringing at dozens of red kettle sites across the Quad Cities. And…

Veterans Day 2024: ‘Duty called, you answered’

“Duty called, you answered.” That was one of the themes of a Veterans Day celebration…

IJF Operation Connect-A-Vet helps Illinois vets get support

With one call, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) empowers friends and family to link veterans to…

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Alter Logistics eyes RI Terminal expansion, more jobs

Alter Logistics Company is ready to leverage state and federal dollars to grow and expand…

Corn Belt Ports help unleash flood of state, federal, local investment

Since the Corn Belt Ports was launched to attract federal investment to the upper Mississippi…

‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ creator wows at WLC Conference

Nia Vardalos – the woman behind the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise – was…

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Moline’s Sohrbeck Lofts offer another downtown housing option 

A new loft apartments project in downtown Moline has a  touch of history mixed with…

Former Rock Island city manager to fill vacant alderman seat 

Mayor Mike Thoms nominated Randy Tweet to fill the position of Third Ward alderman recently…

QC celebrates Veterans Day with host of events

To honor the region’s veterans, area organizations are planning special events to mark Veterans Day…

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‘Exciting’ plans – Public looks over improvements to East Moline

Mike Laufenberg has been an East Moline resident since 1978 and remembers clearly when the…