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Women in Manufacturing Summit at Black Hawk College shows girls their place in blue-collar careers
For years, Paul Smith has been trying to change the face of manufacturing — one student at a time. Recently, he had about 100 of them to work with. “I hope they get the bug for these manufacturing jobs. They’re…
Genesis CEO leaving for LDS church leadership role
Doug Cropper, Genesis Health System president and CEO, is leaving Genesis in June 2023 to…
Augustana alum is 2022 CNN Hero of the Year
Augustana College alumna Nelly Cheboi was named CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year on Sunday,…
Raygun brings its quirky humor to QC store
There’s no denying it. One of Davenport’s newest retail stores is a fun place that…
Moline seeks to BOOST businesses, fill empty storefronts
Moline city leaders are launching a new program – funded with a $1.1 million grant…
HDC staff, clients participants honored at awards event
The Handicapped Development Center (HDC) recently honored its participants, staff and agency supporters at its…
Royal Neighbors launches RoyalConnect
Royal Neighbors of America has announced the launch of RoyalConnect – a new program for…
Junior Achievement Expo goal: Get students on a career path
Some students want to be marine biologists. Some want to be carpenters. But a lot…
Jerry Taylor, longtime QC publisher, community leader, dies at 74
Former longtime Quad Cities newspaper publisher, and community and industry leader Gerald J. “Jerry” Taylor…
QC economy rebounds in Q3 amid rising inflation
Quad Cities economic growth picked up speed in the third quarter of 2022 and average…
Snowstar in ‘crunch time’ as ski season nears
ANDALUSIA, Illinois – “We’re in crunch time.” That’s the word from Derek Workman, operations manager…
Blain’s Farm & Fleet celebrating half century in Davenport
Blain’s Farm & Fleet is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Davenport in 2022 by highlighting…
4Q report: Lee Enterprises has ‘strong’ quarter, year
Digital revenues and subscriptions are growing and a “digital transformation” is continuing, according to Lee…
Mitch Thomas to lead MRA’s Western Illinois and Iowa office
MRA – The Management Association, one of the largest employer associations in the nation, has…
How Mel Foster Co. strives to Think.Buy.Be.Local
Mel Foster Co. agents and staff supported more than 160 businesses during the company’s 2022…
Wreaths Across America coming to QC
Holiday wreaths soon will be placed on the graves of more than 1,000 soldiers at…