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QC Land Bank attacking zombies, looking to future
Since 2022 the Quad Cities Land Bank Authority has been working to attack zombie structures in Moline and East Moline and reclaim Rock Island abandoned properties so they can one day be returned to each city’s tax rolls. Now with…
Missing $572.9k found at Iowa State Fair Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating another outstanding year of finding Iowans’ missing money…
RI County hosts free household hazardous waste collection
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…
Leaders, stakeholders to help guide NorthPark Mall rebirth plan
An ambitious strategy to right-size and reimagine Davenport’s NorthPark Mall as a hub of activity…
Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…
Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…
USDA grants offer assistance for renewable energy projects
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and…
2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival announces call for entries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is seeking submissions…
Genesis Health to host Walk-In job fair Wednesday
Genesis Health System will host a Walk-in Wednesday hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
Muscatine students study abroad in China
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Students from Muscatine participated in a study in China experience program this…
Iowa 80 celebrates 60 years of service by giving away $60,000
WALCOTT, Iowa – Travelers will get a chance to win cash and prizes as Iowa…
Rock Island announces Citizen of Year winners
The City of Rock Island has selected the winners for the 37th annual Citizen of…
St. Ambrose, Rivermont announce enrollment partnership
St. Ambrose University in Davenport recently announced a new partnership with Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf…
SMG acquires Professional Communications, Falcon Security
Solutions Management Group (SMG) announced its successful acquisition of Professional Communications and Falcon Security in…
Food Rescue Workshop slated for Sept. 26 in Davenport
The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership will host its biennial Food Rescue Workshop to highlight…
