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QC Emergency Fair set for Sunday
The third annual Be Ready QC Emergency Fair will be held noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. The event has free admission. The emergency fair is a family-friendly event focused…
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities,…

N.C. structural engineer Lynch Mykins joins IMEG
Lynch Mykins, a nationally recognized structural engineering and special inspections firm, has joined IMEG, the…

RIA opens to public for Armed Forces Day celebration
Quad Citians are invited to a two-day Armed Forces Day Celebration taking place Friday and…

Purina Institute offers pet nutrition webinars for veterinary teams
The Purina Institute is continuing its “Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations” webinar series for…

Wa-Tan-Ye Week planned for May 19-23
CLINTON, Iowa — The Association of Wa-Tan-Ye Clubs, the first women’s service organization in the…

Voting continues for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
Two products with ties to the Quad Cities region are among the Top 16 finalists…

Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s…

Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.” That’s the word from John Maxwell, a…

Blackhawk Bank extends ITM hours beginning today
MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust announced it will extend the hours of its 14…

Koski, Rector capture RI Rotary Club 2025 top service awards
Rock Island Rotary President Sue Rector and longtime leader Kevin Koski shared the stage with…

EICC graduation ceremonies are set
The graduation season is near. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) commencement ceremonies will take place…

Grow Clinton to hold annual meeting June 25
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton’s 2025 annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at…

Big 9 Summer Concert Series returns to Davenport
The City of Davenport and Common Chord have announced the return of The Big 9…

QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards
After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…

Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others
Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This…
