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Former EICC leader will be interim college president in Des Moines

The former interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is about to start another new chapter in his life.  Liang Chee Wee was recently named the new interim president at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). He will begin his…

‘Leadership odyssey’ – Latino program graduates its first class

Kelly Lao told a story to her fellow graduates of a new Latino leadership program…

Rayapati: Balanced vision helping Moline create brighter future

Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati in her State of the City Address today celebrated a year…

City of Moline Rayapati

Peeler receives Northwestern Mutual’s service award

Tanner Peeler, a financial planning specialist from Davenport, is among the professionals that Northwestern Mutual…

Mission BBQ donates $347K to Wreaths Across America group

The restaurant chain Mission BBQ has donated $347,068 to the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America…

Mission BBQ

Banking on wheels: DuTrac ‘Mobile Branch’ hits the road in QC

Sherrie Keating was recently at a gas station fueling up DuTrac Community Credit Union’s newest…

DuTrac Mobile Branch

QCBJ to host Health Care Symposium March 20

Learn about the many changes sweeping the health care landscape as the QCBJ hosts its…

QCBJ health care symposium

Bowl-A-Thon raises money this weekend for Junior Achievement

Quad Citians are lacing up their bowling shoes this weekend for the annual Junior Achievement…

Junior Achievement bowl-a-thon

Modern Woodmen Park vying for ‘Best Minor League Ballpark’

Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport is at the top of the leaderboard in its quest…

Modern Woodmen Park ballpark

Combine Steakhouse closes in East Moline’s Bend

The Combine Steakhouse, 910 Bend Blvd., East Moline, has permanently closed. The restaurant, located in…

Combine Bend

EICC partners with Mount Mercy on nursing program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges  is partnering with Mount Mercy University to provide an easy transfer…

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges EICC

QC Arts’ Maynard nominated to fill open RI third ward seat

Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard has been nominated by Rock Island Mayor Mike…

Quad City Arts Rock Island Council

IowaWORKS offers inclusive workplace event Feb. 29

IowaWORKS in Davenport invites local employers to learn the latest trends on creating an inclusive…

IowaWORKS

Rock Island awarded state grant for apprenticeships

Rock Island has been awarded a $195,000 grant as part of a state expansion of…

HNI Corp. reports 4Q, year-end earnings

MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced sales of $2.434 billion and net income of $49.2…

HNI most responsible dividend interest first quarter earningsincome earnings housing

Laughter, goldfish, fun on ‘90 Ideas in 90 Minutes’ menu

Quad Cities community and business leaders were treated to such pearls of wisdom as “it’s…

90 Ideas 90 MInutes