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Teerlinck inducted into Blood Donation Hall of Fame

Brenna Teerlinck donates blood, even though it may not be her favorite activity. “In fact, she faints after giving blood, but she keeps doing it,” said her aunt Lori Schefsky of Geneseo, Illinois. The 18-year-old Ms. Teerlinck got over her…

‘We’re all stronger together’

Brad Nielsen enjoyed meeting dozens of business and community leaders Thursday night, March 6, at…

Cara and Diego Romero traveling tour opens at Figge Art Museum

Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past, an impactful exhibit that explores the diversity…

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East Moline State of City set for March 27

The East Moline State of the City address is set for noon Thursday, March 27,…

New education center helps students tackle ‘great challenges’

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — When teacher Jacob Hunter looks at the new Regional Innovation Center (RIC)…

Land Bank, Rock Island, East Moline to address vacant properties

The Quad Cities Land Bank Authority (QCLBA), in partnership with the cities of Rock Island …

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QC products make 250 ‘Coolest Things’ made in Illinois list

A number of iconic Quad Cities products are among the 250 Coolest Things Made in…

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QC projects capture ACEC Illinois Judge’s Choice Awards

A pair of projects with Quad Cities ties are among the 2025 American Council of…

Arconic donates new radiology lab to Trinity College of Nursing

The Arconic Foundation donated a $30,000 state-of-the-art energized radiography lab, designed to simulate real clinical…

Arconic Foundation donation Trinity College

MLK Center to celebrate 50th anniversary

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) will host a 50th anniversary party…

JA honors local business, community leaders

Andy McCray has been a volunteer with the Junior Achievement of the Heartland for years.…

Reading Day helps students develop passion for books

Gabriela “Gabby” Gutierrez knows what it’s like to struggle with reading. She wants young students…

Internal medicine facility gets ready to move to new home

An internal medicine facility is getting ready to move into a new, bigger and remodeled…

New WIU-QC center a student, community, workforce hub

As Western Illinois University prepares to better serve the needs of today’s students and the…

Republic Companies, T.F. Ehrhart announce merger 

Two leading Midwest distributors, Republic Companies and T.F. Ehrhart, have agreed to a strategic merger…

New routes, opportunities create momentum for QC passenger rail

To help get passenger rail service from Chicago to the Quad Cities on track, leaders…

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