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Maschio Gaspardo partners with Iowa ag business
Maschio Gaspardo, a global leader in agricultural equipment with a facility in DeWitt, Iowa, has become a shareholder in Iowa-based Lynx AG LLC, the manufacturer announced this week. Lynx, based in the small western Iowa town of Churdan, specializes in…
Rock Island County-owned farmland awarded 5-STAR conservation rating
Through the efforts of the Rock Island County Board and farmer Mike Breiby, the land…

‘Bettendorf Americana’ event slated for Aug. 1-3
The second annual “Bettendorf Americana” celebration has been set for Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3,…

Hearing set for proposed Iowa American rate hike in Des Moines
A public hearing has been set for Iowa American Water Company’s proposed water rate increase.…

Illowa Council hosts Scouting Clays fundraiser
Illowa Council Scouting America will host its 27th Annual Scouting Clays Classic on Friday and…

Freymann Photography opens shop in East Moline
Emily Freymann’s dream came true Saturday morning, July 13. After years of working and planning,…

Ascentra awards $11,000 in scholarships
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 11 area student members of…

O’Donnell Reist appointed Judicial District 7 judge
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced her appointment of Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as a district judge…

St. Ambrose named by Money as one of America’s Best
St. Ambrose University is celebrating another national recognition. Money.com recently published its annual list of…

Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith ending 28-year career
After 28 years of service with the Rock Island Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief Terry…

WIU-QC plans student visit days
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has announced a schedule of visit dates this summer and fall…

United Way launches ‘Write Start’ supply drive to help students
United Way Quad Cities is asking for the community’s help in providing 5,000 local students…

Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Bettendorf
Molly’s Cupcakes is closing its Bettendorf store. The business, located at 2503 53rd Ave., will…

Nielsen named president of Iowa American Water
Brad Nielsen has been named the new president of Iowa American Water. Mr. Nielsen, the…

Henry County names Wolf new tourism director
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois – The Henry County Tourism Bureau has selected Kelly Wolf, an experienced tourism/hospitality…

Crawford Brew Works celebrates opening of new kitchen
Adam Isaacson recently took a look at the menu for Crawford Brew Works’ new kitchen.…
