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Mississippi Valley YMCA tabs Whitson next president, CEO
The Board of YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley announced today, Aug. 28, that Josh Whitson has been appointed as the organization’s next president and CEO. In a news release Thursday, the YMCA said Mr. Whitson is its current chief…
Honkamp’s Thomas takes on CEO post
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Honkamp, P.C. has announced that Katie Thomas, the company’s president, has now…
Illinois unemployment rate was steady; but higher than national average
Illinois’ jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.7% in December and payroll was nearly unchanged from…
Career reboot, family draw MRA’s Mitch Thomas back to QC
For Mitch Thomas, it was the chance to join one of the nation’s largest employer…
50th anniversary will shine spotlight on one-of-a-kind CASI
“I had no idea.” That’s the reaction of many first-time visitors to the Center for…
Quad Cities lawmakers talk jobs, trains, education, childcare
The Quad Cities bi-state legislative team’s agenda for growing the Quad Cities is starting to…
Freshman Quad Cities lawmaker to introduce bill limiting train lengths
Former Bettendorf Alderman Scott Webster, now a freshman Iowa state senator on the transportation committee,…
Eagle festival showcases LeClaire, ‘magnificent birds’
LECLAIRE – A new festival brought crowds of people to this community to celebrate eagles,…
Rock Island names Robert Graff as new fire chief
Rock Island soon will have a new fire department chief. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Graff…
John DeDoncker steps back at TBK but not away from QC
While bringing to life a TBK Bank precursor from a failing small financial institution in…
Illinois Quad Cities to add area code; but don’t expect to see it soon
The Quad Cities will have a new area code to add to the bistate region’s…
Moline-based ARA gets ready for Florida trade show
Local leaders and members of an international trade association will soon take part in a…
Love’s Travel Stops: New business helps ‘road warriors’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Truck drivers and other “road warriors” have a new business to help…
WIU named National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Western Illinois University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber…
Billiards championship event returns to RiverCenter
The tables are ready. It’s time for billiards. The American CueSports Alliance (ACS) Midwest 8-Ball…
Enthusiasm, faith keys to expanding Sound Conservatory
The owner of Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory is a man of enthusiasm and faith. Andrzej…
