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Nelson stepping back after 42 years of moving QC forward
For four decades Jeff Nelson has been moving people and communities forward in new and better ways. As Quad Cities MetroLINK’s longtime CEO and managing director handed over the keys to its eco-friendly fleet last week, local, state and national…
Iowa grants advance arts, culture and creative industries
A dozen arts and cultural projects in the Quad Cities region are among 131 Iowa…
Bettendorf Fire Chief Knorrek retiring after 40 years
Bettendorf Fire Department Chief Steve Knorrek will retire on Sept. 8, Bettendorf city officials announced…

QCBJ honors Fastest Growing Companies at Sept. 7 event
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will honor nearly two dozen area businesses at its…
Join the Paul & Dale’s Hack N’ Give Back golf outing
Registration for participants and sponsors is now open for Paul & Dale’s Hack N’ Give…

Opening day: Fareway gets set to open in LeClaire
LECLAIRE – A new Fareway grocery store in this community will open for business on…

Veterans Experience Action Center Event to help area vets
The Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30,…

Modern Woodmen, River Bandits to donate $5K to recovery fund
Modern Woodmen of America and the Quad Cities River Bandits will donate $5,000 to the…
Ayers named new Arconic CEO, chairman
Chris Ayers will become the new CEO and chairman of the board for Arconic, effective…

‘Over the Edge’ has raised more than $1M for BBBS
“Over the Edge for Kids’ Sake” – the urban rappelling event that has raised big…

Rothert named East Moline city administrator, replacing Maxeiner
Mark Rothert has been appointed the new city administrator of East Moline, replacing Doug Maxeiner…

IES summit to help immigrants, entrepreneurs start businesses
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit will partner with the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Center at Black Hawk College…
A church, a business, nine leaders RI Citizens of the Year
A poet-rapper-educator, a conservation leader, a police chaplain and a neighborhood hardware store are among…

GQCHCC’s multicultural mixer is Wednesday
Connect with the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s members and friends while you…

Tippie adds risk management, insurance education to program
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has announced a new…

Project NOW hosts Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday, Aug. 31
Project NOW will help disperse food boxes through a Drive-Thru Food Pantry in front of…




