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New public relations firm opens in region

MAQUOKETA, Iowa – A new public relations and communications company called  AMK Communications, LLC is open for business in this community. “I’m passionate about words, how those words are crafted into messages and stories, and who receives those messages and…

CPA Jackie Carl joins Honkamp as principal

Certified public accountant Jackie S. Carl has joined Honkamp, P.C. as a principal, the firm…

QC Hispanic Chamber, QC Symphony partner for concert

The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Promo…

LeClaire hosts Fall Market Days, vendor fair this weekend

Downtown LeClaire is inviting visitors to a fun-filled weekend as it hosts its two-day Fall…

Fall Market Days LeClaire

Black Hawk College renovation projects move forward

Black Hawk College is moving forward with its series of renovations and updates on the…

Matson appointed to national trade group committee

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson has been appointed to the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee by the…

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson gives his State of the City address Monday afternoon, May 23, at the Rhythm City Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

East Moline Community Fund awards $22,500 in grants

The East Moline Community Fund Committee on Friday, Oct. 6, announced that it is providing…

Rock Island hires Milan native as in-house city attorney

Milan native Leslie Day joined the City of Rock Island as its in-house staff attorney…

Rock Island City Attorney

RI County Health Department has limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines

The Rock Island County Health Department announced today, Thursday, Oct. 5, that it finally has…

Royal Neighbors seeks to grow giving exponentially

Since taking over at Royal Neighbors of America in January, President & CEO Zarifa Reynolds…

Royal Neighbors grant giving

QC urged to Walk for Freedom to help save trafficking victims

Quad Citians who want to raise awareness of human trafficking and walk to aid victims…

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Steamboat Island: Project will improve ‘mosaic of river habitats’

PRINCETON, Iowa – A $33.6 million habitat restoration project is underway with the goal of…

Freight House becomes Fright House Fridays in October

The Freight House will transform into the Fright House After Dark on Friday evenings throughout…

Freight House Fright House

Levee Safety Act aims to prevent costly, dangerous floods

Thirty years after the Quad Cities and other river communities were inundated by the Great…

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Merrill Steel to expand Camanche plant, add 94 jobs

CAMANCHE, Iowa –  Merrill Steel  has announced plans for an $18.3 million expansion here that…

Putnam CEO Mullins to retire; national search launches

Rachael Mullins will retire in early summer 2024 as president and CEO of the Putnam…

Putnam Museum and Science Center Rachael Mullins