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QC businesses hope for a big day on Small Business Saturday
Small businesses in the Quad Cities region need help in a big way. That’s the message from many local business owners, their employees and advocates who want to see these businesses thrive in their communities. And one of the best…
Constellation reports near full power performance this summer
As the country endured yet another brutal summer of extended heatwaves and extreme weather brought…
Community Foundation awards $550,000+ to local nonprofits
Twenty-nine local nonprofits are receiving $550,386 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program…
Illinois sees increase in payrolls, unemployment rate in August
The unemployment rate in Illinois inched above the national average in August even as the…
St. Ambrose to dedicate Jack and Pat Bush Stadium
St. Ambrose University will dedicate the Jack and Pat Bush Stadium, 620 W. Central Park…
City of Rock Island begins water meter replacement project
Rock Island has begun a city-wide, mandatory water meter replacement project that is expected to…
Walk to end Alzheimer’s in the QC raises $85,000
Nearly 550 people walked on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise awareness and funds for the…
Centennial Bridge lights go dark for migrating birds
River Action will turn out the Centennial Bridge lights beginning Thursday night, Sept. 19, through…
Edison Academy relocates to new Bettendorf facility
The students and staff at Edison Academy got a special delivery Wednesday, Sept. 18, as…
EICC seeks community input for chancellor search
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is reaching out to the community for input as it…
Former World Bank president to keynote mental health event
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Dr. Jim Yong Kim – a former World Bank president, educator and…
Hy-Vee voted nation’s best grocery by USA TODAY’s readers
Iowa-based Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America in the latest USA…
SCORE/SBDC to offer local business workshops
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, and the Small Business Development…
Coast Guard to host family event in Rock Island
The U.S. Coast Guard will host a two-day family event at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock…
Davenport residents asked to weigh in on city services, budget priorities
Randomly selected Davenport households are receiving surveys this week from the City of Davenport seeking…
HyVee stores to offer no-appointment flu vaccine this fall
Hy-Vee’s more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations will offer this year’s flu vaccination with no…