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EICC offers courses for coaches, substitute teachers
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering Iowa Coaching Authorization and Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization courses in November. These short-term programs are designed for parents, retirees and anyone seeking a rewarding way to make a difference. With flexible learning options…
UnityPoint offers dementia prevention program in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Learn more about dementia prevention through a free community presentation “Social Isolation…
RI County 4-H members and alumni receive scholarships
The Rock Island Rotary Club, in partnership with the Rock Island County Extension and 4-H…

Flooding river crests in QC; waters begin to drop
The flooding Mississippi River in Davenport hits its crest midday Monday, May 1, and at…

Genesis Medical Center receives Iowa Donor Network award
The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) has announced that Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, received the Iowa…
WIU employees honored for service
The Western Illinois University Office of Human Resources recently honored its Distinguished Service and Community…
Pioneer company Good2Go grows in crowded food delivery space
Lisa Garman worked as a waitress while pursuing an acting career. Since she has been…

BSA Illowa Council gala honors Eagle Scouts, volunteers, donors
The Illowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recently honored its new class…

Quad Cities Heart Walk supporters walk to save lives
The American Heart Association now is seeking participants for its 2023 Quad Cities Heart Walk…

Senior Golf Cart Tour slated for May 22 in Bettendorf
The Friends of the Bettendorf Parks Foundation will host a Golf Cart Tour of Bettendorf’s…

Rudy’s Tacos to host Cinco de Mayo fiesta
Rudy’s Tacos will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta beginning at noon on Saturday,…

RSM’s new CEO at home in Midwest, serving mid-level firms
Brian Becker is distinctly proud of his Eastern Iowa roots. So when he was offered…

Thomas tabbed as next president of Black Hawk College
Jeremy Thomas is slated to become the next president of Black Hawk College, the community…
Former longtime state senator and alumnus named to WIU Board
Kirk Dillard, a Chicago lawyer, former influential Illinois GOP lawmaker and WIU alum has been…

Life Breads opens, sells out of bakery goods in two hours
Beverly Armstrong was one of the first customers in line when Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery…

Public invited to help make Moline skatepark ‘wonderful’
The community will get its chance next week to share with world-class skatepark designers what…





