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Groups celebrate manufacturing during QC visit

The manufacturing world – with its thousands of jobs – is evolving rapidly, but is still the backbone of the Illinois economy.  That was one of the top messages delivered by manufacturing association leaders and area employers Friday, Oct. 10,…

Four Iowa QC businesses capture $925k in SBA loans in January

Three Scott County businesses and a Clinton County business received a total of $925,500 in…

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UScellular invested $67.6M in its Iowa network in 2024

Wireless carrier UScellular invested nearly $63.5 million in its Iowa network during 2024 to provide…

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IEDA awards $107,000 in historic grants 

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded $93,846 in Certified Local Government (CLG) grants…

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Empowering Abilities announces leadership updates to strengthen mission and growth

Empowering Abilities, a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving independence and…

Scavenger Hunt Empowering Abilities staff changes

IIIF Foundation for Fair Contracting announces 2024 awards

The Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC) will present its annual construction…

III FCC Construction awards

Black Business Expo returns to SouthPark on Feb. 22

The 10th annual Black Business Expo will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at…

Education & Business Partnership Symposium is Feb. 27

CLINTON, Iowa – The second Education & Business Partnership Symposium will be presented 5:30-7:30 p.m.…

‘Unsung heroes’ honored with special coin

Last year, local emergency service workers transported some special patients who helped save the lives…

GROWTH hopes fourth time’s a charm for Northside Lofts’ funding

ALEDO, Illinois – Community residents are invited to hear an update and share their input…

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WIU named a top midwest regional university by U.S. News

Western Illinois University (WIU) ranked 57th in the “Regional Universities Midwest” category in the latest…

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Flanagan to lead Iowa State SHRM Council

The Iowa State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Council announced that Laura “Lauri” Flanagan…

SHRM Flanagan

Putnam prepares for Time Travelers themed 2025 Gala

The Putnam Museum and Science Center is preparing for its 2025 Gala, presented by The…

Putnam Museum Time Travelers Ball

Legat announces new leadership team

Legat Architects,  with a location in downtown Moline, recently announced a new leadership team. Among…

QCBR Home Show slated for Feb. 14-16

Get ready for a show that highlights the newest in appliances, siding, roofing, flooring, patios,…

Royal Neighbors on Forbes’ Best Insurance Companies list

Rock Island-based Royal Neighbors of America has been included in Forbes’ America’s Best Insurance Companies…