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IFA, IEDA announce 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities

Five Iowa communities are being recognized as the 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities by the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for their efforts in creating affordable housing. The new winners are: Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Sioux Center,…

Walk to end Alzheimer’s in the QC raises $85,000

Nearly 550 people walked on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise awareness and funds for the…

Centennial Bridge lights go dark for migrating birds

River Action will turn out the Centennial Bridge lights beginning Thursday night, Sept. 19, through…

Edison Academy relocates to new Bettendorf facility

The students and staff at Edison Academy got a special delivery Wednesday, Sept. 18, as…

EICC seeks community input for chancellor search

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is reaching out to the community for input as it…

Former World Bank president to keynote mental health event

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Dr. Jim Yong Kim – a former World Bank president, educator and…

Hy-Vee voted nation’s best grocery by USA TODAY’s readers

Iowa-based Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America in the latest USA…

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SCORE/SBDC to offer local business workshops

SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, and the Small Business Development…

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Coast Guard to host family event in Rock Island

The U.S. Coast Guard will host a two-day family event at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock…

Davenport residents asked to weigh in on city services, budget priorities 

Randomly selected Davenport households are receiving surveys this week from the City of Davenport seeking…

HyVee stores to offer no-appointment flu vaccine this fall

Hy-Vee’s more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations will offer this year’s flu vaccination with no…

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JA, community celebrate new, vibrant Michael Duffy JA BizTown

Junior Achievement of the Heartland threw open the doors on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to its…

Genesis hospital complex plan moves forward in Bettendorf

A new hospital complex being planned for the northern part of Bettendorf is moving forward.…

Maxeiner selected as Davenport city administrator

Davenport will soon have a new city administrator. Doug Maxeiner, who served as East Moline…

Figge is shining with Villareal’s Interstellar Exhibit, talk

The Interstellar Exhibit of nine works by internationally renowned light sculptor Leo Villareal opens Saturday,…

ImpactLife to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

ImpactLife, with blood donation centers in Davenport and Moline, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.…