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Illinoisans urged to join nation’s 250th birthday celebration
As Illinois prepares to say goodbye to 2025, preparations are ongoing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined leaders of the Illinois America 250…
Nominations open for Clinton Hometown’s Walk of Fame
CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Hometown Pride is seeking nominations for inductees into its fifth annual…
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…
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…
QC farm show highlights new products, traditional tools
Kanon Howe was having a great time at the 2025 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment…
Honkamp announces three new principals
Honkamp, P.C. has announced the addition of three new principals to the Iowa-based firm, including…
River Bandits announce coaching staff, new manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced their…
August retires as president of Liberty Pattern Co.
NEW LIBERTY, Iowa – Gary August, the longtime general manager and president of the Liberty…
Bettendorf Library launches new mobile app
The Bettendorf Public Library is launching a new mobile app to provide patrons access to…
Bettendorf celebrates the season with Winter Carnival
Catch a case of cabin fever? Bettendorf has the cure and invites the community to…
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…
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,…
Cool art in the QC
Teresa Harrison took her grandson, Henry, to see works of art carved in ice on…
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation to grant $2M to nonprofits
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary…
Play ball! $14M sports complex opens in northern Bettendorf
Bryan Thornton was having a fun day at the new Forest Grove Sports Complex in…
Arsenal leader hopes internship a bridge to new career
By most folks’ measure – including his own – recently retired U.S. Army Col. Daniel…
