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MercyOne Genesis Woodhull Family Medicine opens

WOODHULL, Ill. – The new Woodhull Family Medicine facility in this community is now open. The medical facility, located at 220 SW Fifth St., opened on Monday, April 20. It replaces the former MercyOne Genesis Alpha Family Medicine, located four…

IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history

A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…

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ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development

The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – called “Born for This”…

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Iowa HHS promotes volunteer opportunities, recognition

More than 57% of Iowans volunteer in some capacity to serve others each year and…

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Sculpture Garden a backdrop for meditation, yoga at the Figge

Large works of art are springing up at the Figge Art Museum in a Sculpture…

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RI Rotary Club on mission to flood Africa with clean water

Since 2017 Rock Island Rotarians have been on a mission to provide clean water to…

‘Freedom Writers’ author inspires big River Bend Food Bank donations

Erin Gruwell witnessed the impact of hunger in her students’ faces, in their attitudes and…

The Hemp Doctor to be in the house for 2024 Grand Prix

The annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is welcoming a new national level sponsor: The…

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Travelin’ Tom’s truck offers customers a little pick-me-up

Jennifer Kress lined up in front of Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck of West Davenport on…

The Plex: ‘It’s an awesome place’

“Future focused.” That’s the phrase business owner Marlisa Barrett recently used to describe the growing…

At A Glance: The Plex

Here are some of the features, plans and developments for The Plex: Location: The Plex…

Lee Enterprises reacts to company buying large amount of stock

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has launched a protective plan against another possible effort to…

Barkin’ Beans Coffee shop closing in Silvis

The Barkin’ Beans Coffee Co. in Silvis is going out of business. Owners of the…

QC payroll declines over the year as unemployment rises

The unemployment rate increased year-over-year in all Illinois metropolitan statistical areas including the Quad Cities,…

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Amazon looking to hire up to 1,000 more workers at local center

The Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center in Davenport is currently employing about 1,500 people and by…

Moline among Travel + Leisure’s 10 Best Places to Live in Illinois

The City of Moline has been selected as one of the 10 Best Places to…

Frances Williams director Travel + Leisure Best Places to Live