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Doris & Victor Day Foundation awards $800K to QC, RI nonprofits

The Doris & Victor Day Foundation has awarded $800,000 in grants to 58 nonprofit organizations throughout the Quad Cities it said are designed to make a positive difference in the community, especially in Rock Island.  Foundation leaders received an unprecedented…

Sean Connell takes the helm of Air Control in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – Air Control Inc. (ACI), a certified woman-owned small business based in this…

Iowa housing advocates picked for new institute 

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced that they have…

First Central’s ‘Grilling’ fundraisers bring  in over $19,000

CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank delivered more than $19,000 to local non-profits through…

ImpactLife seeks donors to boost blood supply hit by disasters

ImpactLife is calling for donors in the Quad Cities and beyond to help replenish its…

ImpactLife Blood donors supply inventory

Pickleball power

Pickleball is more than just a fun sport to Steven Morrison. The Bettendorf man and…

Bettendorf Starbucks workers ask NLRB to OK union vote

Full and part-time baristas and shift supervisors at Starbucks’ location at 931 Middle Road, Bettendorf,…

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$128k site readiness grant marks ‘tremendous step’ for East Moline

The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant to help the city…

QC unemployment rate rises to 4.5%, jobs decline in December

The Quad Cities was among three Illinois metropolitan statistical areas posting an increase in their…

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Bettendorf mayor wins Salvation Army battle of bells

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher has again won the battle of the bells as he helped…

Community Foundation welcomes new board members

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has added Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts and Laura…

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Prairie State, Martin Tractor join Heritage Tractor family

Martin Tractor and Prairie State Tractor John Deere dealerships, including locations in the Quad Cities…

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New grant to advance health care careers in Iowa

A new grant has been established to address Iowa’s need to grow its healthcare workforce…

Fareway raises $275K for Toys for Tots 

Midwest grocer Fareway presented a $275,173.70 check Monday, Jan. 27, to the U.S. Marine Corps…

New ABI President Nicole Crain: Speaking up for business ‘ingrained in who I am’

Newly-minted ABI President Nicole Crain traces her passion for business advocacy to her teen years…

Davenport hires new chief financial officer

Basia Gerlach has been hired as chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Davenport.…