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Workforce survey will ‘spark new ideas’ in the QC region
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is teaming up with local employers to “create a talent pipeline” in the region to help businesses by training great employees. Those employees need training in everything from artificial intelligence (AI) tools, robotics, leadership development and…
IDOT public meeting on Centennial Bridge set for April 17
The future of the Centennial Bridge spanning Rock Island and Davenport will soon take center…
Brakes Plus celebrates one opening; gets set for another store
Brakes Plus loves doing business in the Quad Cities. The full-service mechanical shop loves the…
February QC jobless rate falls; IDES reports job losses
The February over-the-year unemployment rate was down in 11 Illinois metro areas, including the Quad…
IEDA awards $40k in grants to grow rural Iowa economy
The State of Iowa awarded a total of $40,000 in grants aimed at driving more…
Birdies for Charity tees up the 2025 JDC’s ‘philanthropic force’
After carding another record-breaking year in 2024, the John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity program…
‘New beginning’ – Work starts on two Habitat homes in QC
The future owner of a home that will be built near downtown Moline next year…
New Hispanic Chamber director meets the community
Jesse Noriega got an official welcome as the new executive director of the Greater Quad…
Davenport mayor predicts new park will be ‘beacon of Midwest’
A large sign in downtown Davenport near the Mississippi River reads “Envision a revitalized riverfront.…
QC leaders share challenges, strategies to root out poverty
With poverty, homelessness and eviction on the rise in the Quad Cities, regional leaders joined…
Home Rule vote fails in East Moline
The voters of East Moline have spoken. There will be no “Home Rule” in this…
Friendship Manor opens doors to early renovation work
The largest capital improvement project in the 46-year history of Rock Island’s Friendship Manor is…
Advocates urge families to discuss, explore senior living options early
Seniors have many options when it comes to deciding where to live in their retirement…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Seven Iowa QC businesses split $4.3M+ in SBA loans in March
More than $4.3 million in U.S. Small Business Administration loans were awarded in March to…
Mercado on Fifth shares flavorful lineup for 2025 season
Mercado on Fifth has announced the lineup for its popular open-air market that will kick…
