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RI Community Foundation awards $102,250 in grants
The Rock Island Community Foundation has awarded $102,250 in grants to 55 nonprofit organizations that serve the Rock Island community. “Grants must be consistent with our mission, which is ‘To enhance the lives of the citizens of Rock Island,’” Foundation Executive…
QC Gilda’s Club working to bring Gilda’s Club University to St. Ambrose
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities has been chosen as a pilot site to bring a Gilda’s…
American Power Systems: Local company, global impact
Only a small sign with a red, white and blue logo gives away the identity…
Home Show gets ‘new shot of life’ at new home
Bob Brooks was looking for a home generator and flooring materials. Others in the crowd…
Isabel Bloom celebrates 60 years of being a QC icon
Lori Hayward of Cobden, Illinois, gets emotional when she talks about her Isabel Bloom sculptures.…
American Cruise Lines season opens, Davenport stops to restart in June
For American Cruise Lines Saturday, Feb. 18 marked the opening of the line’s 2023 U.S.…
Illinois state senators headline QC Chamber event
The trio of Illinois state senators who represent the Quad Cities will be featured in…
WIU names Paul Edwards vice president for finance/administration
Paul Edwards, chief business officer for the Richard Bland College of the College of William…
Lohman Companies acquires E.H. Schroder Insurance Agency
Quad Cities-based insurance firm Lohman Companies has purchased E.H. Schroder Insurance Agency in Rock Island. …
Tyson Foods celebrates 40 years donating 40,000 lbs. of protein
The Quad Cities-based beef plant Tyson Foods is celebrating its 40th anniversary today, Feb. 17,…
Deere stock rises on heels of higher than expected 1st quarter earnings
John Deere’s stock was soaring even before markets opened today, Feb. 17, after the agricultural,…
Reports: Lee Enterprises tells many employees to take unpaid furloughs
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is telling many of its workers to take an unpaid,…
QCBJ to showcase nonprofits
To shine a spotlight on the critical work that the region’s nonprofits do everyday, the…
QC Home Show: It will be ‘out of this world’
Tables are being moved. Fireplace displays are being built. Living room and bedroom displays are…
Deere donation helps start welding program at Arrowhead Ranch
Anthony Campbell is blunt about his life and some of the bad decisions he has…
Moline crowd seeks help naming new annual festival
After the rave reviews for last summer’s smash hit Moline 150 Sesquicentennial celebration, the City…
