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Augustana recognized as 2026 Top College for Innovation by ‘Insight into Academia’

Augustana College’s work in expanding access to higher education, strengthening student outcomes and shaping learning to meet today’s students’ needs is gaining it some national attention.  The Rock Island college announced it has received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation…

2025 Geneseo Artwalk will showcase regional artists

GENESEO, Illinois – The works of regional artists will star in this city’s downtown during…

Bluder to deliver keynote address at JDC Executive Women’s Day

Lisa Bluder, the winningest coach in Iowa Hawkeye history, will deliver the keynote address at…

Coach Lisa Bluda JDC

GECU powers up for its 90th anniversary 

After a few mergers with smaller, neighboring credit unions and two name changes later, the…

East Moline gets new housing, plans for Casey’s

East Moline is getting new homes and businesses, and getting ready for more projects. Those…

Illinois nonfarm payrolls hit record high in March IDES says

Employment in Illinois reached a record high in March, with nonfarm payrolls increasing +0.2%, or…

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Community Health Care growing with new Muscatine clinic 

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Under a downpour, dozens of community leaders and Muscatine Community College students…

‘Path forward’ – Public considers future of Centennial Bridge

The first steps have been taken in a long journey that will determine the fate…

NAI Ruhl Commercial to host 10th Market Report event

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company will host its 10th annual Market Report event on Tuesday, April…

Chris Beason Ruhl Commercial

Rock Island County wins state funding for pre-apprenticeships

Rock Island County will receive $374,000 in state funding to expand its job training program,…

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LeClaire business shows ‘joy of electric vehicles’

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Many people love using electric bicycles and golf carts to get from…

RI County amps up fight to bring passenger rail to QC

The Rock Island County Board emphasized its unanimous support of passenger rail service to the…

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Ruhl’s Schlutz recognized by APEX Producers Club

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Eric Schlutz, a Realtor with Ruhl Farm & Land, was recognized earlier…

Ruhl Realtor

‘Community treasure’ bids farewell to Deere sites

After more than 38 years of giving voice to generations of John Deere’s descendants, tireless…

Illinois’ Martin Equipment partners with Cemen Tech

Illinois-based Martin Equipment has entered into a new partnership with Cemen Tech, the world’s largest…

Cemen Tech Martin Equipment

AFP Quad Cities to host May 1 Success in Fundraising conference

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IL Quad Cities Chapter is bringing back its Success…