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Special needs expert to present QC workshop for Thrivent

Thrivent Financial Advisors Thomas Brooke and Lillie Huhndorf, based in Davenport, will host an educational workshop focused on helping Quad Cities families navigate the complex financial and support decisions involved in planning for individuals with special needs. The Thursday, April…

Direct QCIA flights to Charlotte ‘tremendous win’ for QC region

Direct flights are now connecting the Quad Cities with Charlotte, North Carolina. After years of…

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Holiday travel crunch begins; millions hit the roads, airports

Travelers, get ready for the holiday rush and crunch. Christmas holiday travel season is in…

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RI Alderwoman Gilbert to relocate, resign seat on Jan. 12

Rock Island Third Ward Alderwoman Judith Gilbert announced Wednesday, Dec. 20, she is retiring and…

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Augustana College’s Swanson named 2023 Advocate of the Year

Kai Swanson, a 1986 Augustana College alumnus and special assistant to the president of Augustana…

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New Atlas Roofing plant moves forward in Clinton

CLINTON,  Iowa – Construction of a new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. plant is moving…

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Von Maur matching final Red Kettle collections for Salvation Army 

With only days left in its 2023 Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army of the…

Analysis focuses on child care challenges in Clinton area

CLINTON, Iowa – “Child care is economic development.” That’s the message from an official with…

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QC groups get $250,000 in new River Connections grants

Nine Quad Cities organizations have been awarded a share of $250,000 in River Connection grant…

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Dueling Pianos event to benefit programs for area youth, families

The Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County will present its annual Keys to a…

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SAL Welcoming Center one-stop winter shop for vulnerable families

SAL Community Services’ Welcoming Centers are open to help vulnerable families, including immigrant and refugee…

Vibrant, walkable, livable Moline riverfront tops QC wish lists

Quad Citians want to see a well-connected, inclusive, walkable, bikeable and livable downtown Moline riverfront…

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‘Topping out’ ceremony marks milestone for new Mulberry Clinic

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new Mulberry Health Clinic here hit a key milestone last week…

Q2030 new focus: Creating sustainable, regional funding model

Q2030, the organization first created to help get the Quad Cities region to think and…

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Rock Valley to open first pediatric PT clinic in QC next month

The ever-growing Rock Valley Physical Therapy network is expanding again with the January grand opening…

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Grow Clinton now accepting Leadership Institute applications

CLINTON, Iowa – Registration now is open through Friday, Dec. 29, for the 2024 Grow…

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