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Trio of QC organizations share in $400,000 in IWF grants

CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) announced $400,000 in grant funding to 13 organizations across the state at its annual luncheon last week. Among them were three Quad Cities area organzations. The grants support IWF’s mission to improve…

College expands Augie Choice transformative experience grants

Augustana College’s 15-year-old Augie Choice program is adding sophomores to the juniors and seniors already…

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Lee report: Digital revenues continue to climb

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is nearing a major milestone. Its digital-based revenues are near…

Lee hires transformation, commercial officer

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises announced it has hired a chief transformation and commercial officer.…

WIU biology professor selected as AAAS fellow

The Western Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences is honoring Biology Professor Brian D. Peer…

Downtown Muscatine to host a Sip & Shop event May 10

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with downtown businesses…

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WIU raises record-breaking $432K on April 24 Day of Giving

The Western Challenge Day of Giving, held April 24, raised a record-breaking $432,198 and was…

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QCBJ announces the 2024 Connect for a Cause awards

Three Quad Cities’ area businesses along with a collaborative effort of a local health system…

QC Farmers’ Market’s 3rd season opens Saturday in Rock Island

QC Farmers’ Market leaders say they are excited to return to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Riverfront…

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Iowans to get refunds for mailer scheme

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird recently announced a settlement securing full refunds for Iowa businesses…

‘Industrial marvel’ tank returns to Arsenal

Lucas Voss remembers when a World War I-era tank arrived in his work area at…

Reynolds to lead trade, investment mission to India 

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will lead a trade mission to India in September with hopes…

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Iowa Lt. Gov. Gregg wins Government Innovators Award

Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg won the “Government Innovators Award,” presented by the National Lieutenant…

Webster recognized as Emerging Leader by conservative group

Iowa Senator Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, was recently announced as one of 29 Emerging Leaders by…

WQPT seeks student PBS ambassadors

WQPT PBS, Moline, is seeking enthusiastic students to become PBS Ambassadors. High school seniors and…

Immigrants called QC’s ‘best kept secret’

Niyera Ninette remembers coming to the United States from Tanzania about 15 years ago and…