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Illinois metro areas post increased unemployment in March
The unemployment rate in all 12 Illinois metro areas rose year-over-year in March, including in Illinois Quad Cities, the state’s monthly jobs report showed. The Illinois section of the Quad Cities metropolitan statistical area (MSA) saw its unemployment rate increase…
280-plus John Deere workers to be laid off Jan 3 in QC
Citing reduced demand for John Deere equipment, the Moline-based equipment maker said in a statement…
Kinseth Hospitality selected as Iowa hoteliers of the year
Coralville-based Kinseth Hospitality Companies have been named the 2024 Hoteliers of the Year by the…
Adcraft to build new $5 million, state-of-the-art facility in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Adcraft, a leading provider of custom apparel and merchandise, has announced plans…
Inspiring students – Ceremony welcomes Inspiration Center to QC
William Peck was having a lot of fun Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15, at the Junior…
Growing Tri-City Electric family rebrands as Tri-City Group
Rapidly growing and family-owned Tri-City Electric Co., the third oldest and 24th largest electrical contractor…
Pancheros opens in ‘booming’ part of Bettendorf
A busy section of Bettendorf just got busier with a new fast-food restaurant opening its…
Newsweek puts Blain’s Farm & Fleet on 2025 best online shops list
Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s website, farmandfleet.com, has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best…
Silvis fire chief resigning to take new post
The City of Silvis is on the search for a replacement for Fire Chief John…
Arsenal to host Oct. 19 Military Retiree Appreciation Day
Military retirees from throughout the greater Quad-Cities area are invited to attend the annual Military…
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care hosts Open Arms Remembrance
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host an Open Arms Remembrance, a service for families who…
Black Hawk College to host health care job fair Oct. 17
Local health care employers will be recruiting for new employees at Black Hawk College job…
October 14 IN THE WORKS
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Lead(h)er celebrates 2024 Girl on Fire Award winners at Gala
Lead(h)er celebrated its eighth year of providing free mentorships that empower women with a sold-out…
The Landing Ice Rink almost ready, expected to open for holidays
Bettendorf’s new outdoor ice rink – called The Landing Ice Rink – is almost ready…
SCORE hosts small business webinars in October
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, is hosting a series of…
