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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…

WIU cuts 89 faculty, staff; launches cost-saving measures

A total of 89 faculty and staff positions are being cut as part of the…

Western Illinois University WIU Datafest undergraduate QC cut

An ‘uncommon life’ – Thousands honor Herbert Hoover legacy

WEST BRANCH, Iowa – Joe Jaynes wants people to get to know Herbert Hoover. Mr.…

Alternating Currents kicks off Thursday at Schwiebert Park

Alternating Currents’ kickoff events previously scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, in Rock Island’s Arts Alley…

Alternating Currents Arts Alley SChweibert Riverfront Park

IowaWORKS Davenport office honored for veteran services

The IowaWORKS Davenport office has received national recognition for its work in helping veterans make…

IowaWORKS Davenport

Mel Foster Co. launches high-end Luxury Collection Division

Mel Foster Co. announced this week its new Luxury Collection Division to serve sellers seeking…

Mel Foster Luxury Collection

PACE: Program helps seniors stay in their homes

Elderly residents interested in getting help – and not going to a nursing home or…

Hoover museum renovation kicks off with ceremony Saturday

WEST BRANCH, Iowa – Iowans can pay homage to their only native son to be…

Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum 150th Birthday

Fareway Round Up program raises $151k for Variety

In its annual Round Up at the Register campaign, Fareway Stores, Inc. raised a total…

Toys for Tots Round Up at the Register Fareway

New BHASED administrators to host Aug. 12-13 open houses

The Black Hawk Area Special Education District has announced four new top administrators and leaders…

BHASED Black Hawk Special Education District administrators

Davenport DREAM project accepting applications

The City of Davenport has opened the sixth round of funding for a neighborhood revitalization…

Update: Chamber launches Grow Quad Cities development arm

The Quad Cities Chamber announced a new approach to regional economic development with the creation…

Consultants outline factors in attracting new businesses

Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce officials asked a vital question on Wednesday, Aug. 7: What…

QC Chamber honors Frink, Makoben, Oertel Metals Works

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce has honored a business leader dedicated to expanding business…

ImpactLife answers call for help in wake of Florida hurricane

ImpactLife’s donation centers in the Quad Cities jumped into action this week as part of…

QCBJ to host Manufacturing Conference on Sept. 5 

The QCBJ will gather area manufacturers, their suppliers and other business leaders for a conference…

The Manufacturing Conference