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Centennial Bridge meeting will be Wednesday in Rock Island

Quad Citians soon will get another chance to see and hear plans to perhaps eventually replace the Centennial Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island.  A public open house meeting on the bridge project is tentatively set for 3-6 p.m. Wednesday,…

QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards

After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…

Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others

Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This…

Learning from others constant for marketing professional  

Tracy Schwind’s career path has been a circuitous one that, in part, has been driven…

Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is

It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…

Bold leader, equity champion’s impact ‘undeniable’

As the new marketing manager for an e-commerce company who already leads her own successful…

For president, students inform, drive, shape St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak relates a recent encounter with a group of football…

SAL leader helps children, families, individuals thrive

For Marcy Mendenhall, it’s all about the “kiddos.” Little did she realize when she accepted…

Hand In Hand CEO’s leadership, vision helps community

Angie Kendall vividly remembers a recent celebration at Hand In Hand – the nonprofit organization…

Family Resources CEO is ‘champion for the Quad Cities’

Nicole Cisne Durbin has touched the lives of many people in the Quad Cities. In…

Trailblazer a ‘warrior’ for bettering lives of veterans

From trailblazing cop to her tireless efforts on behalf of veterans as UnityPoint Health-Trinity’s military…

Entrepreneur teaches in digital age via Bad Science Jokes, DigiBuzz

Melissa Church is a digital marketing entrepreneur with a unique blend of skills: she’s a…

Professor, family advocate provides ‘heroic investments’ 

Allison Haskill, a professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department (CSD) at Augustana College,…

Lee Enterprises recovers from cyber attack, focuses on future

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has faced big challenges in recent months, but still has…

QC Community Foundation awards record $754k in scholarships

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded local students a total of $754,894 in scholarships…

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LeClaire plans special events for Mother’s Day weekend

LECLAIRE – Several special events have been planned in this community for the Mother’s Day…