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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…
American Bank & Trust announces leadership transition
American Bank & Trust will soon have a new president and CEO. Jeff Rose recently…
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities,…
N.C. structural engineer Lynch Mykins joins IMEG
Lynch Mykins, a nationally recognized structural engineering and special inspections firm, has joined IMEG, the…
Voting continues for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
Two products with ties to the Quad Cities region are among the Top 16 finalists…
Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s…
Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.” That’s the word from John Maxwell, a…
Blackhawk Bank extends ITM hours beginning today
MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust announced it will extend the hours of its 14…
Koski, Rector capture RI Rotary Club 2025 top service awards
Rock Island Rotary President Sue Rector and longtime leader Kevin Koski shared the stage with…
QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards
After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…
Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others
Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This…
Learning from others constant for marketing professional
Tracy Schwind’s career path has been a circuitous one that, in part, has been driven…
Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is
It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…
Bold leader, equity champion’s impact ‘undeniable’
As the new marketing manager for an e-commerce company who already leads her own successful…
For president, students inform, drive, shape St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak relates a recent encounter with a group of football…
SAL leader helps children, families, individuals thrive
For Marcy Mendenhall, it’s all about the “kiddos.” Little did she realize when she accepted…
