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Rock Island given approval for River Edge Redevelopment Zone
The City of Rock Island has earned state approval to establish what will be the largest River Edge Redevelopment Zone, to date, in Illinois. The city announced recently that its application was approved Monday, Oct. 27, by the Illinois Department…
Cirque du Soleil brings CRYSTAL to Vibrant Arena Feb. 13-16
Cirque du Soleil returns to Vibrant Arena at The Mark with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind…

Black Hawk College seeking part-time teachers
Black Hawk College will be recruiting part-time instructors at an Adjunct Faculty Job Fair from…

Buffalo boy with rare disease honored with home run at Bandits game
As far as home runs go, it won’t go down in any record books, it…

BankORION relocates operations center to East Moline
An area bank with a 134-year history in the region has just started a new…

Better Health Foundation awards Innovation Grants
The Better Health Foundation recently announced that it has awarded Innovation Grants of nearly $1.4…

UnityPoint Health names Johnson as new chief medical officer
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Gregory R. Johnson as its…

Despite federal aid challenges, St. Ambrose attracts students
As many higher education institutions continue to experience challenges caused by the new Free Application…

SCORE, Bettendorf library kickoff lunch and learn series
Entrepreneurs in the Quad Cities thinking about starting a small business can receive free guidance…

Rock Island recognizes Juneteenth as an official holiday
Rock Island will officially recognize June 19 as Juneteenth after the city council unanimously voted…

QC Botanical Center unveils one-of-a-kind rolling classroom
The Quad Cities Botanical Center has launched “a new chapter,” its executive director said Thursday…

LLW Barge Party: Event showcases ‘people power’
Dennis Honkomp and his 11-year-old chihuahua named Sammy were enjoying the Living Lands & Waters…

Dry Goods expanding with five new retail stores in 2024
Dry Goods, a contemporary fashion retailer owned by Von Maur, is continuing its national expansion…

CRE8 Labs: Davenport students get a look at different jobs
Tramar Collier showed off his certificate of completion for finishing a two-week program designed to…

Registration continues for Iowa’s high school innovation summit
There is still time to register for this summer’s Business Horizons 2024, Iowa’s statewide leadership…

JOB OPENING: Director of Business Development
Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is seeking to hire a strategic business development professional to…





