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Nation’s small businesses invited to join SBA ‘Freedom 250’ pledge
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting small business owners nationwide to join in its Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge to celebrate 250 years of independence, entrepreneurship, and the enduring spirit of free enterprise. The Freedom 250 initiative serves…
Farm Rescue reaches $1M during 2026 Giving Hearts Day
Farm Rescue’s Giving Hearts Day 2026 officially became another “Million Dollar Year” as the nonprofit…
Sky Dine to spice up QCIA dining, drink experiences
A new concessionaire will bring a trio of unique food and drink experiences to the…
New Alan’s House will help ‘kids be kids again’
When Nicole Sodawasser helped celebrate the new Alan’s House youth group home her thoughts went…
QC Honor Flight expanding its mission to include more vets
The Honor Flight of the Quad Cities – the nonprofit initiative that transports military veterans…
UnityPoint – Trinity hits major milestone in AFib treatment
UnityPoint Health – Trinity successfully completed its 850th pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure, marking a…
QCR Holdings announces increased dividend
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust, announced Thursday, Feb.…
Augustana announces new book about college’s history
Augustana College has announced the publication of “Called to Reckon: Replacing History and Reclaiming Mission…
Novak to chair Catholic colleges, universities group
Amy Novak, the president and CEO of St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University, has…
Deere & Co. reports better than expected Q1 results
John Deere reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 12.9% for the first quarter of 2026…
Vibrant Arena director search lures top applicants
The ongoing search for a new executive director for the Vibrant Arena at the Mark…
East Moline fire chief to retire on March 31
East Moline Fire Chief Robert DeFrance will retire from the position, effective Tuesday, March 31,…
John Deere calls back another 27 employees in Dubuque
Another 27 employees laid off at John Deere Dubuque Works are being called back in…
WIU math program honored for affordability, national reach
Western Illinois University’s Online Master of Science in Mathematics program has received national recognition, being…
Day named development director at Common Chord
Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, has named Margot Day as its new…
Renfro: EICC helps students find a ‘better way of life’
The future of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will focus on giving students the education they…
