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Modern Woodmen volunteers celebrate first Fraternal Week
Modern Woodmen of America employees fanned out to volunteer for Quad Cities nonprofits and celebrate what makes fraternal financial services organizations unique at its inaugural Fraternal Week, Monday through Friday, Sept. 15-19. The Rock Island-based Modern Woodmen’s mission is to…
Isabel Bloom closing West Des Moines store
The Davenport-based Isabel Bloom, known for its handcrafted sculptures, is closing its retail store in…
Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee bar opening on Saturday
The Atlas Collective (TAC) bookstore and coffee bar will celebrate its grand opening with a…
Join WQPT, Friends of MLK for QC Gospel Celebration
WQPT PBS and The Friends of MLK are inviting Quad Citians to join them Tuesday,…
QCBJ Newsmakers: MLB tabs TBK Complex as training partner
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
RI High school alumnus prepared to take charge at Harvard
As Interim President Alan Garber takes the helm at a Harvard University still reeling from…
QC November unemployment rate increases; so do jobs
The unemployment rate increased year over year in 11 Illinois metropolitan statistical areas in November…
Don’t miss 18-ton sea of ice sculptures at 2024 Icetravaganza
Quad Citians will find a sea of beautiful ice sculptures in downtown Davenport during the…
Better Health Foundation announces initial round of grants
The newly launched Better Health Foundation recently announced nearly $700,000 in grant awards to improve…
Augustana is the No. 9 best Midwest liberal arts school in 2024
Augustana College is ranked No. 9 on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s 2024 Best Colleges…
RI’s Artsy Bookworm to close little house store in three weeks
Independent Rock Island bookstore Artsy Bookworm will close its brick and mortar store later this…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…
Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7
Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…
Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings
Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Isabel Bloom crafts gifts with ‘meaning’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
