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Davenport police chief to retire after 31 years on March 2
Davenport Police Chief Jefferey Bladel announced he will retire after 31 years of dedicated service to the department. His retirement is effective Monday, March 2. Mr. Bladel, a lifelong Davenport resident, served in every division of the department during his…
Eaton-Cobham union workers go on strike
Hundreds of members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace (IAMA) Local 388 and…
Time to buy thin mints from the Girl Scouts
Look for innovative and convincing sales techniques as the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and…
Rock Island names Brainard to economic development post
Miles Brainard shed the “interim” part of his Rock Island job title this week when…
Fundraiser set to help business owner facing medical expenses
A fundraising event has been set for Sunday, Feb. 20, to help a Quad Cities…
SouthPark update: Victoria’s Secret closes, Chick-fil-a closing
SouthPark Mall is undergoing more changes as at least two longtime stores are leaving or …
SCC president to receive Phi Theta Kappa honor
Scott Community College President Ann Lawler is among 20 college presidents who will be honored…
$75M sports/commercial project could put Bettendorf on national stage
An expanded sports facility and commercial development plan – expected to cost at least $75…
Bettendorf Rotary provides support for 21 agencies that help Quad Citians
The Rotary Club of Bettendorf celebrated what leaders called their most important meeting of the…
Farm Bureau’s “Bushels for Hunger” donates 112,000 meals
Farmers from across the Illinois Quad Cities helped local families again in 2021 with their…
First YogaCon convention coming to the QC
The Quad City Yoga Foundation will host the first-ever Quad Cities yoga convention called YogaCon…
‘Exciting’ sports complex expansion could bring thousands to QC
Bettendorf is on the verge of approving a massive sports complex and commercial development plan…
Judge: Alden missed deadline to get candidates on Lee board
Davenport newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises correctly followed its bylaws when it rejected a hedge fund’s…
UnityPoint Health names first chief diversity officer
Daniel Joiner has been named the first chief diversity officer for UnityPoint Health. He begins…
Engineering, science celebration is Feb. 24
The Quad City Engineering & Science Council’s (QCESC) 60th annual celebration event is set for…
Winter weather intensifying Red Cross blood crisis
As cold temperatures and winter weather conditions move through the country, the American Red Cross…