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MidAmerican Energy wins national Emergency Response Award
MidAmerican Energy has been recognized with a national Emergency Response Award for its response last summer to a pair of major storms. The Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the national association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies, presented the award…
Multi-Cultural Fest and Quad Cities World Cup to be held Aug. 12
The Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) and Quad Cities Interfaith will host…
In the Works: July 2023 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Bettendorf Transit launches a new rider-friendly website and app
The City of Bettendorf has rolled out a new intelligent transit system for riders called…
African Painted Dogs ready to tell their story to Niabi Zoo visitors
There’s good news for Quad Citians who have been panting with anticipation over the opening…
Downtown Davenport leader highlights progress, success stories
Downtown Davenport has been hit with spring flooding, a tragic apartment building collapse and other…
‘Opportunity Knocks’ job fair is July 24
IowaWORKS, 1801 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, will host a job fair called “Opportunity Knocks Monday”…
Modern Woodmen among World’s Best Life Insurance Companies
Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, has been ranked 15th on “The World’s Best Life…
Ridgecrest hosts annual golf outing this Friday
Play a round of golf for a good cause or volunteer your time in other…
Bettendorf library adds laser engraver to Creation Studio
The Bettendorf Public Library has added a laser engraver/cutter to the maker tools available in…
QC libraries, MetroLINK partner for summer reading programs
There’s still time to enjoy the partnership between area libraries in Illinois and MetroLINK which…
Big Brothers Big Sisters building gets new look
Jay Justin likes to tell a story of how Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…
Electricity ready to flow during 2023 Alternating Currents festival
Organizers of 2023 Alternating Currents are buzzing about a lineup they hope Quad Citians will…
$750K in Doris & Victor Day Foundation heading to those in need
Fifty-six Quad Cities community-based nonprofit organizations will receive $750,000 in grants from the Doris &…
Parties, events set up for BixBRAI weekend
The Quad Cities is getting ready to party on a first-of-its-kind BixBRAI Weekend. Thousands of…
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit awards to honor business leaders
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) is taking nominations for awards honoring individuals and organizations who…