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Edger named executive director of Vibrant Arena
The Vibrant Arena at The MARK in downtown Moline will soon have a new executive director. Rik Edgar will start the job in early July, according to a recent news release from Vibrant Arena leaders. That release states the Illinois…
Voting continues for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
Two products with ties to the Quad Cities region are among the Top 16 finalists…
Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s…
Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.” That’s the word from John Maxwell, a…
Blackhawk Bank extends ITM hours beginning today
MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust announced it will extend the hours of its 14…
Koski, Rector capture RI Rotary Club 2025 top service awards
Rock Island Rotary President Sue Rector and longtime leader Kevin Koski shared the stage with…
EICC graduation ceremonies are set
The graduation season is near. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) commencement ceremonies will take place…
Grow Clinton to hold annual meeting June 25
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton’s 2025 annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at…
Big 9 Summer Concert Series returns to Davenport
The City of Davenport and Common Chord have announced the return of The Big 9…
QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards
After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…
Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others
Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This…
Learning from others constant for marketing professional
Tracy Schwind’s career path has been a circuitous one that, in part, has been driven…
Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is
It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…
Bold leader, equity champion’s impact ‘undeniable’
As the new marketing manager for an e-commerce company who already leads her own successful…
For president, students inform, drive, shape St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak relates a recent encounter with a group of football…
SAL leader helps children, families, individuals thrive
For Marcy Mendenhall, it’s all about the “kiddos.” Little did she realize when she accepted…
