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Vet TalkX to help QC employers see advantages of hiring veterans

Quad Cities business owners, employers, and other hiring professionals are invited to Vet TalkX on Wednesday, June 17, to learn about the talents and experiences area veterans can bring to their workforces.  Vet TalkX: Why Hiring Veterans is Good for…

Bob’s Discount Furniture set to open in Davenport

Bob’s Discount Furniture will soon open a new showroom in Davenport marking its second Iowa…

$25M DOT grant to help bring ag terminal project to Galesburg

GALESBURG, Illinois – City leaders are celebrating a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…

DeLong Galesburg ag terminal

Big Brothers Big Sisters line up for 20th Putt-A-Round

When Jay Justin took the helm of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Mississippi…

Downtown hotel, commercial building project moves forward

A new hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is moving forward. The…

QC Farm Show plows into QCCA on Sunday

It might be the dead of winter, but it’s time to begin thinking about spring…

St. Ambrose University names new CFO

St. Ambrose University announced Courtney A. Berg, MSA, CPA, SHRM-CP, as its new chief financial…

Augustana to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy Jan. 20-24

The Augustana College community will mark the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s…

Trinity BirthPlace’s kicks off “Baby Bowl”

With excitement for the “Big Game” heating up, UnityPoint Health – Trinity is gearing up…

Beatles Tribute Rain coming to Adler for one show May 7 

“Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles,” an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of…

History revisits the Capitol with Buddy Holly tribute

The Capitol Theater will host John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party performing the music of Buddy…

MLK Center to host service to honor King

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) in Rock Island will host its…

UPDATE: FTC, AGs sue Deere for driving up farmers’ repair costs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Chamber targets July 2025 for Grow Quad Cities launch

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Per Mar acquires Wisconsin-based security company

Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions headquartered in Davenport, announced…

$1.28M grant helps MetroLINK’s efforts to electrify main street

Moline, East Moline and Rock Island will see a total of eight new electric vehicle…

MetroLink grant