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Muscatine considers future of Towhead Island
Community leaders, conservation experts, educators, and local partners recently gathered for a Towhead Island Strategic Insights Workshop to explore future uses of the 129-acre island. The conversation centered around three key themes — youth education, conservation, and community benefit —…
Group O cutting 68 jobs at Rock Island warehouse facility
The Group O company is trimming its workforce by 68 jobs at its Rock Island…
Passion project – Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee shop opens
Kara Taghon is a lover of good books and good drinks. She has brought those…
Animal attraction – QC Bald Eagle Days brings in big crowd
The animals on display at the 2024 Quad Cities Bald Eagle Days event at the…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Whitey’s celebrates 90 years with ‘co-owners’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
‘We’re super excited’ – Farm, Equipment Show starts Jan. 14
For some people, the 2024 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show will be the place…
Champions of Change Awards event set for March 8
YWCA Quad Cities and the Yes SHE Can Series have announced details about the upcoming…
River Valley to acquire grain elevators, trucking company
Davenport-based River Valley Cooperative recently announced plans to acquire the commercial grain assets of Rumbold…
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…
