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Bechtel Trust awards $50K to local Girl Scouts
The Bechtel Charitable Trust has awarded a local Girl Scout program $50,000 to support leadership programming efforts in Scott County. Thanks to this investment, Girl Scouts will continue delivering high-quality, research-backed programming that empowers girls across Scott County to build…
Forty Under 40 event shines light on future leaders
Ashley Hicks was one of 40 people honored Thursday night, Nov. 10, for doing good…
Beth Clark named QCBJ associate publisher
Beth Clark, a veteran media executive and nonprofit leader, is joining the Quad Cities Regional…
LULAC receives donation from ‘Copa Wednesday’ fundraiser
Group O, headquartered in Milan and one the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned businesses, announced that LULAC…
Mercado murals could make Moline ‘cool, welcoming place’
The newly painted murals on a building in downtown Moline are big, bright and will…
Augustana alum competing for CNN Hero of the Year
When this year’s Top 10 CNN Heroes are featured on the network Sunday, Dec. 11,…
Illinois posts historic drop in ongoing jobless claims
For the last six months, ongoing Illinois unemployment insurance claims have fallen to historically low…
Bumper crop of tractors, road art hit Mecum auction block
With the Quad Cities’ corn and soybean crop nearly out of the field, farmers and…
Grow Clinton launches Career Access Program
CLINTON, Iowa – The Grow Clinton organization has launched a program that connects students and…
Junkin’ Market Days coming to Davenport
A shopping event filled with unique goods made by Quad Cities area vendors is coming…
Say Yes for Workers Rights Amendment declares victory
Backers of Amendment 1 on Illinois’ election ballot Tuesday declared victory shortly after midnight today…
Public comments sought on plan for Lower Pool 13 Habitat
CLINTON, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and its Upper…
‘Snow Road-eo’ set in Rock Island
The Rock Island Public Works Department is getting ready for the snow. A special training…
WIU students work to eliminate water shortage
Western Illinois University environmental scientists have been working to help stakeholders better understand renewed proposals…
Full development staff working to grow Rock Island
With its new planning and zoning manager in place, the City of Rock Island’s Economic…
Augustana helps Rocky Resource Room
Augustana College is helping a Rock Island High School project to help its students with…