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YMCA receives $1 million in memory of past leader
BLUE GRASS, Iowa – The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley announced a $1 million donation from the family of former Executive Director Tom Myers. The gift will fund improvements at YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln, which will mirror an expansion…
MercyOne, Aetna reach multi-year agreement
The MercyOne health organization and health insurer Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that will…
RI County invests in fleet management, old Ace Muffler Clinic
Rock Island County has created a centralized Fleet Management Department. It also is breathing new…
Davenport aids 30 homeowners with DREAM Project awards
Another 30 homeowners in central Davenport will receive financial assistance in rehabbing their home thanks…
IEDA awards $400,000 to Maquoketa recreation project
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – A major improvement project at the Prairie Recreation Area here has received…
ImpactLife seeks blood donors during holiday season
To help build the Quad Cities region’s blood supply, ImpactLife is putting out a call…
Bally’s Chicago announces investment opportunity
Bally’s Chicago, Inc. this week announced the commencement of its offering of a 25% equity…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Progress reported for family housing development project
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Pioneer, Cookie still lifting Modern Woodmen’s brand
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Moline is adding unprecedented number of new firefighters
On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the Moline Fire Department will begin adding a half dozen new…
Sensational to so-so: QC businesses reflect on holiday shopping
Onda Willert said this was a great Christmas shopping season for her small business – …
QC posts Illinois’ biggest November jobless rate hike, IDES says
The Quad Cities area recorded the largest unemployment rate increase in Illinois in November, climbing…
Jim Leach’s 10 ideas to “right the ship of state”
Former Iowa Congressman and University of Iowa (UI) supporter Jim Leach passed away Wednesday, Dec.…
A home for the holidays: 140th Habitat home dedicated
There’s a framed dedication prayer inside a new Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities home at…
Two local Iowans to be honored in the 2025 Legacy Donate Life float in Rose Parade
Iowa Donor Network has selected Angel Dominguez of Bettendorf and the late Joshua Brennan of…
Illinois jobless rate stable while November job totals slip
The November unemployment rate in Illinois remained stable at 5.3% but was higher than the…