News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Levee Safety Act aims to prevent costly, dangerous floods
Thirty years after the Quad Cities and other river communities were inundated by the Great…

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…





