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QCAR to reveal Accessory Dwelling Unit design winners
The Quad City Area Realtors (QCAR) will announce the winners of its ADU Design Contest during a ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 22, at its downtown Bettendorf office. Short for Accessory Dwelling Unit, the ADU contest is a first-time initiative by the…
Delta Dental event explores caregiving, workforce impact
Nearly one in five workers also provide care to an ill, aging or special-needs adult,…

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Muscatine career fair rescheduled April 18
MUSCATINE, Iowa – UnityPoint Health – Trinity Muscatine has rescheduled its in-person career fair to…
New Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery will likely open in April
The Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery will open for business in the Hilltop Campus Village neighborhood…

Analog II will get new name, serve pizza
These are changing times for Analog II and Lopiez Pizza in downtown Moline. This May,…

Shop handmade, vintage at Made Market QC this weekend
From handmade goods and trendy boutiques to vintage pieces, you’ll find vendor booths offering it…

Rock Island gets no RFPs by deadline for Firehouse No. 5
What may be the final effort to save Rock Island Firehouse No. 5 failed to…

WIU, WQPT and StartNet co-host Ready to Learn Conference
Western Illinois University – in conjunction with WQPT PBS and Illinois StarNet Regions I and…
Railroad overpass part of joint Bettendorf-Riverdale study
Following a breakfast meeting last year with a railroad vice president, Riverdale Mayor Anthony Heddlesten’s…

Rock Island County courthouse has Wednesday date with wrecking ball
Weather permitting, demolition is expected to begin Wednesday, April 5, on the old Rock Island…

Arsenal union says contract wasn’t bargained in good faith
The union that represents some 400 workers at the Rock Island Arsenal says those skilled…

QC unemployment rises to 4.6% in February
The Quad Cities posted the second largest unemployment rate increase in February among Illinois’ 14…
WIU-QC student group to host I-74 bridge demo presentation April 6
I-74 Corridor Manager George Ryan and Helm Civil Engineer Tom Schebler will discuss the old…

Restaurant workers honored during QC Restaurant Week
Five area restaurant workers have been honored for their hard work, devotion, perseverance, care and…

JDC’s Birdies for Charity kicks off 2023 fundraising drive
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program officially kicked off…

Learn about Doing Business in Bettendorf
The Bettendorf Public Library will host a Doing Business in Bettendorf program on Thursday, April…




