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Wilson shares her journey Overcoming the Odds
LaDrina Wilson, a nationally recognized leadership strategist and founder of IMAN Consulting and GLOW Empowerment, announced the launch of “Overcoming the Odds” – a personal message detailing her journey through adverse childhood experiences to achieve success. The presentation, one of…
Illinois’ July jobless rate steady as non-farm payroll jobs hit record high
Illinois’ July jobless rate held steady at 4.0% – the lowest levels since the onset…
Dan Carmody injured, wife Vivian Carmody killed by impaired driver
Downtown Rock Island “founding father” Dan Carmody was seriously injured and his wife, leading economic…

Lane & Waterman attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Eleven attorneys from Lane & Waterman, Davenport, have been recognized for professional excellence in the…

‘History happening at Palmer’ – Florida couple donates $4M
Palmer College of Chiropractic has received a historic $4 million donation, college officials announced Monday,…

Molly’s Cupcakes: QC has new place to get sweet treats
Gaberiella Stevens was busy putting blue icing on a cake during a recent work day…

Floatzilla: Paddlers get a ‘crazy’ day on the river
Amy Roberts loved the sunny weather and mild temperatures on Saturday, Aug. 19, as she…

2022-2023 giving by Augustana alumni, friends hits $16.9M
Alumni, parents and friends helped Augustana College raise $16.9 million during the 2022-2023 fiscal year,…

Illinois expands student access to agriculture STEM-based learning
Illinois students can get school attendance credits for time they spend on work-based learning through…
Yellow Corp. bankruptcy: ‘Sad day’ for workers, freight industry
Pam Robertson is frustrated with the Yellow Corp. The Blue Grass, Iowa, woman had almost…

Deere increases full-year outlook after beating Q3 estimates
John Deere released stronger than anticipated third-quarter earnings today, Aug. 18, that once again beat…

Alternating Currents: ‘Calling card for the Quad Cities’
The Alternating Currents festival kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 17, with music and art. And…

Apollo Funds completes purchase of Arconic
Arconic Corp. and Apollo announced today, Aug. 18, that Apollo Funds’ have completed the previously…

2023 Catalyst Awards honor QC leaders with passion for inclusion
MetroLINK and HC Duke & Sons were among Quad Cities champions of inclusion who recently…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet picks non-family member as new president
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, with multiple stores in the Quad Cities region, has promoted Mark…

Eye Surgeons celebrates 40 years with giveaway campaign
Eye Surgeons Associates is celebrating 40 years of providing patients with their “best vision for…





