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German American Heritage Center ‘gut’ fit for Marske
After years of managing programs at Quad Cities nonprofits, Kirk Marske has come home to the German America Heritage Center & Museum. Now, after just a month as its new executive director, this grandson of a German immigrant is embracing…
St. Ambrose to celebrate Pope Francis at international conference
More than 300 people will gather on St. Ambrose University’s campus next week at a…
Brick & Motor Boutique opens in new storefront
A downtown Rock Island boutique is being called a “work of love.” Now, that work…
Retirements bring change to QC union construction industry
Steven P. Tondi and Alan Anderson, longtime labor-management leaders in the Quad Cities construction trades…
QCBT to assist first-generation students attend Black Hawk
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) will fund four scholarships to help first-generation students launch…
Lee Enterprises reports strong digital growth in the first quarter
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises on Thursday, March 2, released its preliminary first quarter fiscal…
UnityPoint Health to explore merger with Presbyterian Healthcare
Another healthcare system merger could be in the works. New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services and…
Giving way of life for QCBJ 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes leaders
“Take risks,” “give back to your community,” “choose growth over fear,” and “wear pink lipstick,”…
Health officials: MercyOne-Genesis deal will help community
“Together, we are stronger.” That’s the top message from Bob Ritz, president and CEO of…
Auto Show time: ‘Everybody’s excited this year’
The 29th annual Quad City Regional Auto Show is taking shape. The show, which will…
WIU hosts free tax prep events
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, in partnership with United Way of the Quad Cities, is now…
Ascentra raises $16,900 for local Salvation Armies
Through its annual Ride 50 auto loan promotion, Ascentra Credit Union and its members raised…
Merger complete: Genesis Health joins MercyOne
Davenport-based Genesis Health System has merged with not-for-profit health system MercyOne. Genesis and MercyOne officials…
Hammond-Henry Hospital prepares to unveil new medical lab
GENESEO, Illinois – It’s one thing for a hospital to undertake construction of a new…
Genesis Hospice among top 5% in the nation for quality performance
Genesis Hospice has earned a national award for ranking in the top 5% for hospice…
Learn strategies to grow from GrowthCLUB
Registration is still open for GrowthCLUB’s upcoming business workshop in Davenport. Marcia Erickson, an action…
