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Augustana College recognized as national ‘Dream School’

Augustana College has been named one of the nation’s 75 “New Dream Schools” in “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” a new book by New York Times bestselling author and higher education journalist Jeffrey Selingo.  The book,…

Royal Neighbors donates $30K to empower Nation of Neighbors

Royal Neighbors of America presented $30,000 in grants in August to a trio of Quad…

Bettendorf’s fire department ‘family’ getting new chief

These are changing times for Steven Knorrek and the Bettendorf Fire Department. Mr. Knorrek, a…

QC’s help sought to turn Moline’s front porch into a beloved place

With world-class design and architectural firm MKSK Studios officially on board, the focus of Moline’s…

Honor Flight of the Quad Cities takes off Sept. 19

For the 58th time since its inception, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities will take…

Cupcake fans welcome Molly’s to the QC

The new Molly’s Cupcakes, 2503 53rd Ave., Bettendorf, is already building a loyal fan base.…

Labor Day Parade: A time to ‘show unions are important’

“This is our day.” That was the word from Jeremy Hammer, a member of the…

Interstate projects speed forward, stall in parts of eastern Iowa

Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…

I-80 Construction

Over the Edge: Event brings in $160,000 and counting

“Over the Edge” – the annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

over the edge fundraising

RI County Democrats’ Salute to Labor Picnic set for Monday

The Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee’s 54th Annual Salute to Labor Picnic on Monday,…

labor picnic

Catch the Madness: Help QC win Iowa League of Cities award

Time is running out to help a Quad Cities joint digital public safety radio system…

radio system Iowa League of Cities

Homestead Program: Rock Island home ready for new owner

Ametra Carrol looked at the Rock Island house and loved it. “It’s beautiful. All of…

homestead program rock island

Augustana to welcome one of its largest, most diverse classes

Augustana College is poised for a larger influx of students on move-in day Friday, Sept.…

Augustana College move-in day

The Project moves to new site this fall

The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) announced Wednesday, Aug. 30, that it will move…

The Project TPQC

BBN Health Fair goal: ‘Connect with people’ on many services

Ronald Calvert was at the Bettendorf Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to tell people…

Bettendorf Business Network Health Fair

Kart racing, music, fun will drive 28th Rock Island Grand Prix

The 28th running of the world’s largest karting street race –  the Xtream Rock Island…