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Moline Regional Community Foundation carries on McNeil’s legacy

The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) has announced a partnership with The Porter McNeil Foundation, created in honor of the late Quad Cities civic leader.  Through the newly created fund, MRCF will help carry Mr. McNeil’s legacy forward by providing…

QC ambassador knows experience is a gift, pass it on

For Paula Sands, retirement from an influential career in broadcasting wasn’t an ending. It was…

DEI leader knows women can have ‘best of both worlds’

LaDrina Wilson is a talented storyteller. That combined with her willingness to confront uncomfortable issues…

RI changemaker good citizen, community servant

Rock Island Alderwoman Jenni Swanson is more than a dedicated elected official. She’s a community…

Team player, worker bee prefers to ‘lead by example’

Dr. Susan Rector shies away from the word “leader” in describing herself, and rather prefers…

Groundbreaking scout leader takes inspiration from others

To hear Diane T. Nelson tell it, SHE is the person who is influenced and…

Argrow House founder ‘walks humbly and loves justice’

Her accomplishments are many, ranging from global mission work to finding a path for healing…

A ‘passionate leader’ who helps the community

Not long ago, Jay Justin, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

Bank executive a ‘true inspiration’ to the community

Laura “Divot” Ekizian’s circle of influence as a local business and community leader has touched…

For Edwards it’s always been about ‘showing up’

You can see Cathy Edwards’ name on the sign of the company she and her…

Volunteerism part of lifetime game plan for news executive

As a young girl growing up in Valparaiso, Indiana, Debbie Anselm would wonder why her…

Gray Matters founder runs on ‘power of community’

Haley DeGreve is a young woman with a fulfilling career.  As a communications manager with…

Hy-Vee to close Rockingham Road grocery store

The Hy-Vee grocery store at 3019 Rockingham Road, Davenport, will permanently close at 6 p.m.…

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QC Community Foundation awards $578,600 to 74 scholars

 The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $578,600 in scholarship awards –…

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New dentist office opens in The Plex neighborhood

Dr. Marianna Beattie says her new dental office – Bettendorf Family Dental – is going…

TPC Deere Run to host 2024 NAIA Women’s Golf championship next week

Dozens of the nation’s top college women golfers will hit the links in the Quad…