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Illinois transit reform act carves path to QC passenger rail
Passenger rail service from Moline to Chicago was still alive in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 31, after the Illinois Senate sent a bill that would create a path for funding it to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. The…
New school ‘feels like home already’
Sophia Fernas loves her new school – St. Joan of Arc Catholic School at 6900…

‘It’s awesome to see our downtown evolve in real time’
Downtown Bettendorf is becoming a more welcoming and vibrant community, thanks to the efforts of…

Hispanic Chamber Gala will be Oct. 17
The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Award Celebration will be held Friday,…

First Central VP completes ag credit school
First Central State Bank’s Maggie Goebel-Bly recently completed the Iowa Bankers Association/Iowa State University Agriculture…

Circa ’21 presents “Come From Away” musical based on 9-11
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings the Tony Award-winning “Come From Away” a musical about the…

Sales downturn leads to more John Deere layoffs
On the heels of layoffs that hit its Quad Cities factories last month, John Deere…

Francis to lead Trinity Muscatine Foundation’s development efforts
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Megan Francis, a Muscatine community leader, has been named as the Trinity…

Davenport names VanderWiere fire chief
Jeff VanderWiere, a Michigan public safety leader, has been named the next chief of the…

Dress for Success QC announces search for new leader
Following the departure of its leader Mauricio Diaz, Dress for Success Quad Cities announced today…

The Coffee Revolution opens in new site
The Coffee Revolution is starting a new chapter in its business journey. The coffee and…

Honeypot 7 brings esports energy to the Quad Cities
An esports tournament dedicated to showcasing fighting games, student communities, and inclusive gaming culture is…

Rock Island Kiwanis Club donates 24 bicycles to local youth
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island announced this week it provided 24 new bicycles, along…

Revive Fall Market Fest returns Sunday to Rock Island riverfront
The annual Revive Fall Market Fest is set to transform Schwiebert Riverfront Park into a…

Putnam opens new traveling exhibit Animal Armor on Sept. 20
The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open its new exhibit, “Animal Armor: The Evolution…

Herman’s Hermits bringing “An Olde English Christmas” to Adler
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will return to the Adler Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 18,…





