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Celebrating the 2026 Women of Influence
The Quad Cities area has never lacked for people willing to do the work. What sets a Woman of Influence apart is the vision to see what’s possible, the persistence to build it, and the generosity to bring others along.…
YouthHope gets new executive director
Esther Joy King has been named the new executive director of the YouthHope Christian ministry…
Augustana receives $1.2M grant for math and science educators
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Augustana College a research and development grant to…
Books & Meows to open Friday, Nov. 15
The long wait is almost over. A nonprofit that will combine books and cats is…
Moline community foundation celebrates 2024 grant winners
The Moline Regional Community Foundation celebrated the recipients of its 2024 Make a Difference Grants…
‘It’s the giving time’ – Red Kettle Campaign begins in the QC
The bells are ringing at dozens of red kettle sites across the Quad Cities. And…
Veterans Day 2024: ‘Duty called, you answered’
“Duty called, you answered.” That was one of the themes of a Veterans Day celebration…
IJF Operation Connect-A-Vet helps Illinois vets get support
With one call, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) empowers friends and family to link veterans to…
Alter Logistics eyes RI Terminal expansion, more jobs
Alter Logistics Company is ready to leverage state and federal dollars to grow and expand…
Corn Belt Ports help unleash flood of state, federal, local investment
Since the Corn Belt Ports was launched to attract federal investment to the upper Mississippi…
‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ creator wows at WLC Conference
Nia Vardalos – the woman behind the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise – was…
Moline’s Sohrbeck Lofts offer another downtown housing option
A new loft apartments project in downtown Moline has a touch of history mixed with…
Former Rock Island city manager to fill vacant alderman seat
Mayor Mike Thoms nominated Randy Tweet to fill the position of Third Ward alderman recently…
QC celebrates Veterans Day with host of events
To honor the region’s veterans, area organizations are planning special events to mark Veterans Day…
‘Exciting’ plans – Public looks over improvements to East Moline
Mike Laufenberg has been an East Moline resident since 1978 and remembers clearly when the…
Moline to unveil “Catch a Star” mural at Bass Street
The Moline Public Art Commission and the Quad City Arts will hold a special ribbon-cutting…
