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Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED soon will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)…
Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning
Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…

East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event
The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes…

Icestravaganza celebration to feature ‘This is Iowa’ theme
The annual Icestravaganza celebration in downtown Davenport is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18. The…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mitchell joins RI-based Fontaine Consulting
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

Expanded tax credits will boost state, QCA Film Office
The Quad City Area Film Office along with filmmakers, talent and trades across Illinois received…

Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new…

AAA offers Tow to Go service to prevent impaired driving
In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season, AAA is…

LeClaire gets ready for last-minute shoppers
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Businesses in this community are getting ready for last-minute shoppers during the…

Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing
“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…

Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1
A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…

Electro Freeze to relocate, expand in north Davenport
Electro Freeze, a Welbilt company, announced today that it will relocate its food equipment manufacturing…

Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that…

Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…

QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season
The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…





