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Illinois jobless rate is up due to ‘growing uncertainty’

The number of jobs fell and the unemployment rate is up in Illinois. That’s the story being told by the numbers presented in the jobs data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department…

Input sought for long-range transportation plan update

The region is invited to attend a series of sessions beginning Thursday, Feb. 12, to…

Thrive 2025 Long-Range Transportation Plan Bi-State Regional Commission

QC businesses share nearly $1.3M in Iowa SBA loans

A trio of loans valued at nearly $1.3 million were awarded in January to five…

St. Ambrose looks to change athletic conference

St. Ambrose University in Davenport has formally applied for full membership in the Heart of…

Gov. Reynolds names Tri-City manager to STEM council

Sarah Potter, Tri-City Group’s community outreach and workforce planning manager, has been appointed to the…

Valentine’s Day expected to be sweeter for retailers

  How sweet is Valentine’s Day for the retailers who help customers share their love…

11 Iowa women fighting heart disease with Go Red campaign

Six Quad Citians will join a group of 11 Iowa women leaders to take on…

New Whitey’s brings ‘more energy’ to Bettendorf

Ice cream fans have another place to get their favorite frozen treats. The ninth Whitey’s…

MidAmerican Neighborhood Power-Up wins innovation award

MidAmerican Energy’s Neighborhood Power-Up program received a 2026 Inspiring Efficiency Innovation Award from the Midwest…

MidAmerican Energy Company Power-Up Award

Immigration forum to discuss ‘Fact, Fiction and Solutions’  

“Immigration: Fact, Fiction and Solutions” will explore the complexities of modern immigration –  from mass…

Lee closes investment deal, welcomes Hoffmann to board

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has finalized a $50 million investment in the company, and…

EICC wins grant to help vet-focused training

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has received a $79,800 federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training…

Farmers to see $140M+ in Farm Credit Services dividends

PERRY, Iowa – Farmers and ranchers in Iowa will receive more than $143.9 million in…

Farm Credit Services of America logo farmers dividends

Fareway ham donation supports food-insecure Iowans

Fareway Stores, Inc. has donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham – a total of…

ACEC Illinois launches 2026 ‘Engineering Works’ Contest

CHICAGO – Time is running out to weigh in on the most outstanding engineering project…

MCC tech center training next generation of workers

MUSCATINE — Brook Busch has a career goal in mind — she wants to be…