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East Moline fire chief to retire on March 31
East Moline Fire Chief Robert DeFrance will retire from the position, effective Tuesday, March 31, after nearly three decades of leading the department, city officials announced in a news release today, Feb. 19. “Chief DeFrance’s dedication and leadership have left…
QC campaigns urge consumers to keep your money local
Whether you need to buy a holiday gift for your loved one, purchase a gift…
Unions want Lee to fight takeover bid
The labor unions at 12 Lee Enterprises newspapers claim the newspaper publisher will be left…
Lee Enterprises fighting takeover attempt
Quad Cities-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is fighting a hostile takeover attempt by New York…
MidWestOne Bank named Best Small Bank in Iowa
MidWestOne Bank was recently recognized in Newsweek Magazine’s 2022 America’s Best Banks rankings and named…
QC hometowns, businesses get into the holiday spirit
Swedish elves will be roaming the streets of Bishop Hill, “ugly” Christmas sweaters will be…
Student Hunger Drive brings in an impressive 734,781 meals
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, the Student Hunger Drive returned for a 35th year…
“We will be stronger together:” Clinton business groups to merge
CLINTON, Iowa — Three Clinton economic and business advocate groups will merge soon into one…
Sisters’ gift helps better the lives of fellow Mercer County residents
ALEDO, Ill. — A grassroots organization — powered by residents and created to write…
East Moline library entering new era, larger facility
The new year will usher in a new era for the East Moline Public Library.…
UI Tippie College honors HNI’s Jeff Lorenger with Oscar C. Schmidt Award
MUSCATINE — The shared value of putting people first has repeatedly brought together HNI Corporation’s…
University honors SAU Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leaders
The St. Ambrose University Colleges of Health and Human Services, Arts and Sciences, and Business…
American Bank relocates into renovated Rock Island office building
A downtown Rock Island office building is getting a new lease on life as a…
Adventurous Brewing keeps pushing beer boundaries
Jon Manatt likes to say his Adventurous Brewing business is “pushing some boundaries” with bold…
SBA seeks nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW…
Microloans help Moline businesses weather pandemic storm
Nitta Jones can keep teaching kids to dance. Dr. Geri Kruckenberg can keep helping patients.…