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August jobless rate, payrolls inch down in Illinois, IDES says
Illinois’ August unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4% as did nonfarm payrolls, which inched down down -13,300 (-0.2%) to 6,153,700 over the month, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported. That 4.4% jobless rate fell -0.2 percentage point compared…
QC Chamber details local, state, federal legislative agenda
A public-private regional partnership, passenger rail, the Rock Island Arsenal, business growth, workforce and quality…
‘It’s fantastic’ – new Vibrant Coffeehouse set to open Dec. 19
Jennie Powless calls the new Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen in Bettendorf a warm, welcoming and…
Oak St. Health opens its first clinic in QC
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-East Moline, looked over a new health care clinic in Moline…
Milan area nonprofits receive $131K in Brissman grants
A local foundation has awarded several groups in the Milan area more than $131,000 collectively…
Editorial: What’s wrong with Davenport?
There was so much potential this year for the City of Davenport. It was announced…
Modern Woodmen insuring its future with ads for today’s moms
Modern Woodmen of America is turning heads with a new pioneering major brand campaign designed…
MRG’s Portes retires, firm transitions to Overture Group
Management Resource Group, Ltd., Davenport, has announced the retirement of MRG Chairman and CEO Dan…
HNI among America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2024
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation has again been recognized by Newsweek among America’s Most Responsible…
‘Innovator, leader’- Waste Commission of Scott Co.’s Morris retires
The last few days of November were a busy, hectic time for Kathy Morris as…
‘This is a home run’ – new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf opens
Dan Huber looked over the new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf hotel on Tuesday night, Dec.…
KENT acquires Australian dessert, beverage company Frosty Boy
MUSCATINE, Iowa – KENT Corporation has expanded its food and beverage lineup with the acquisition…
QC pays tribute to O’Brien: tireless public servant, advocate
As Moline leaders and the Quad Cities community prepare to lay to rest Moline Alderman…
Hams for the Holidays: Hundreds pack fairgrounds for free ham
Many people who are having trouble putting food on the table this holiday season received…
Q&A with Jeremy Thomas: President excited by BHC’s possibilities
Six months after coming to the Quad Cities by way of Oklahoma and Texas, Black…
Iowa-based Honkamp, P.C. adds top St. Louis firm
Honkamp, P.C., a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group, announced that one of…