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IHMVCU donates $13,000 to six local nonprofits 

IHMVCU celebrated Giving Tuesday by distributing $13,000 to six local nonprofit organizations, as determined by a community-wide vote. A total of 1,793 votes were cast to select the top organizations in the Quad Cities area. The winners and their corresponding…

The Coffee Revolution opens in new site

Honeypot 7 brings esports energy to the Quad Cities

Muscatine-China study abroad program seeks applicants

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Sarah D. Lande US-China Friendship Education Co., in partnership with Wanxiang…

January In the Works

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Bi-State seeks input on Thrive 2055 transportation plan

As it plans for transportation needs in the Quad Cities’ future, the Bi-State Regional Commission…

Bi-State Regional Commission Thrive 2055 Long-range transportation plan Quad Cities

Iowa Center to expand business services in Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Iowa Center recently announced a contract award from the U.S. Small…

Artists urged to apply for April 26 Geneseo Artwalk

GENESEO, Illinois – Artists are being sought for the 2025 Geneseo Artwalk, which will take…

Health department hosts Winter Wellness Event  

The Scott County Health Department, along with area partners, will host a Winter Wellness event…

Micky’s almost ready to open in Davenport

Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb.…

‘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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

Life Breads Bakery closes storefront

Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery has permanently closed its storefront business at 1509 Harrison St., Davenport.…

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…

Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations

State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is the new chair of the Illinois Senate Committee…

Senate Education Appropriations Committee chairman