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Micky’s almost ready to open in Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb. 1.
The pub – with locations in Iowa City and...
‘Positive energy’ – River Bandits donate $50,000 to help kids
The Quad Cities River Bandits baseball organization is delivering “ripples of positive energy” to the community by donating $50,000 to help area children dealing...
Sorensen to serve on Armed Services, key subcommittees
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, whose 17th Congressional District includes the Rock Island Arsenal, has been appointed to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee....
Jan. 30 forum explores Alzheimer’s impact on rural Iowans
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter will host a virtual community forum next week to discuss and hear from rural Iowans about their experience with...
Black Hawk financial aid pros assist at FAFSA Completion Nights
Let Black Hawk College’s financial aid professionals assist you in completing your 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Moline-based community college will...
Rock Island library invites you to stock up on winter reading
Cold weather is the perfect time to cozy up with a book, and the Rock Island Public Library’s two-day book sale this weekend is...
Life Breads Bakery closes storefront
Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery has permanently closed its storefront business at 1509 Harrison St., Davenport.
Its last day in business at the storefront was Tuesday,...
United Way’s free tax assistance locations open Feb. 1
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) now is accepting appointments for its annual free tax assistance program. Appointments are available from Saturday, Feb. 1, to...
Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations
State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is the new chair of the Illinois Senate Committee on Education Appropriations, which oversees spending and projects for...
Nominations open for Clinton Hometown’s Walk of Fame
CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Hometown Pride is seeking nominations for inductees into its fifth annual Clinton County Walk of Fame.
The public is encouraged to...
QCBJ Newsmakers: Stakeholders prepare to tackle NorthPark study
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s staff includes some of...
Little Rock Nine isn’t Black, white history, it’s U.S. history
Sixty-seven years after the Little Rock Nine was escorted by armed soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division through an angry white mob to desegregate...
QC farm show highlights new products, traditional tools
Kanon Howe was having a great time at the 2025 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show on Monday morning, Jan. 20.
The 5-year-old climbed on...
Honkamp announces three new principals
Honkamp, P.C. has announced the addition of three new principals to the Iowa-based firm, including one in its Davenport office.
In a news release this...
River Bandits announce coaching staff, new manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced their 2025 coaching staff, led by Manager Jesus Azuaje.
The skipper...
August retires as president of Liberty Pattern Co.
NEW LIBERTY, Iowa – Gary August, the longtime general manager and president of the Liberty Pattern Company in this community, recently retired after a...
Bettendorf Library launches new mobile app
The Bettendorf Public Library is launching a new mobile app to provide patrons access to library resources easier – such as virtual cards, a...
Bettendorf celebrates the season with Winter Carnival
Catch a case of cabin fever? Bettendorf has the cure and invites the community to come out Saturday, Feb. 1, for its annual Winter...
QCBJ Newsmakers: Oertel Metal continues to grow, make new products
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s staff includes some of...
Why employers should ‘kick the tires’ on DoD interns
Not only does the Army’s SkillBridge Program help separating service members transition to civilian life, these Department of Defense interns pay dividends for businesses...