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Black Hawk-WIU agreement will help ‘transform lives’
Many local college students will soon have more academic and career options, thanks to an agreement signed on Wednesday, April 1, by Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University officials. That articulation agreement sets up a seamless academic pathway for…
RI Community Foundation awards $99,530 in grants in 2023
The Rock Island Community Foundation has announced its 2023 grant awards totaling $99,530 for 50…

World-class designer to share a new vision for Moline’s riverfront
Moline aldermen are expected Tuesday, Aug. 15, to begin considering hiring the city development leaders’…

LeClaire-Port Byron Tug Fest: ‘They had a blast’
The tug-of-war contest between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, on Saturday, Aug. 12, had…

American Rental Association updates economic forecast
The American Rental Association (ARA), headquartered in Moline, has released an updated forecast for the…

WIU sets career, internship fairs
This fall, Western Illinois University students will have the opportunity to attend career and internship…

RI offers free concert series in Schwiebert Park
Rock Island Parks & Recreation has announced that the free concert series, Thursday Night Groove,…

Upcoming social to help nonprofit professionals network
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Quad Cities Chapter will host a summer social for…

Iowa DOT delays Scott County Interstate 80 expansion plans
Rising costs have prompted the Iowa Department of Transportation to delay a study to look…

QC Local 25 instructors help lead national training program
Nearly 2,500 United Association members — including Quad Citians — are meeting in Ann Arbor,…

BMX state-qualifier race will be in East Moline this weekend
Hundreds of BMX bike riders and fans are expected to attend the USA BMX Illinois…

First Central State Bank to host ‘Grilling for Charity’
CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition this month of “Grilling…

QC Flood Resiliency Alliance meeting is Thursday
River Action will present the third quarterly Quad City Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting from 3…

Bethany and Scott Co. Kids spread awareness of child abuse
Bethany for Children & Families and Scott County Kids are partnering this month to raise…
Register now for BHC fall semester classes
The fall semester at Black Hawk College begins Monday, Aug. 21, and last-minute registration is…
Halpin-backed law will make EpiPen prices more affordable
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the patient cost for a twin-pack of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors – or…





