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Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor shortages in the state’s advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative, called Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development — or AMP’D Iowa — is funded through a $4.7 million…
Better Business Bureau calls for BBB Torch Award nominees
The Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Iowa has opened nominations and applications for its 2026…

Pro wrestling group brings community engagement to QC
When it comes to professional wrestling, Danny Maldonado has these words of wisdom — treat…

Bettendorf police renew plea for info on missing man David McAllister
www.bettendorf.org/PoliceVideos On National Missing Persons Day, Feb. 3, the Bettendorf Police…

Residents meet Davenport’s city administrator finalists
Brian Baxter talked with the five finalist candidates for the Davenport city administrator job at…

UnityPoint at Home ranked among nation’s best
UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

RI Library accepts donations for annual comforts drive
The Rock Island Public Library is hosting its eighth annual Community Comforts Drive throughout February…

Iowa Donor Network highlights 2025 Impact
NORTH LIBERTY and ALTOONA, Iowa — The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) announced that 2025 was…

LIVE Muscatine Welcome event set for Feb. 17
MUSCATINE, Iowa — New and long-time residents looking to connect with the community are invited…

Rebooted film office focus is building marketing infrastructure
The QCA Film Office is continuing to reboot to help attract more productions to the…

Mayor highlights year of Moline transformational change
Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati celebrated a city that is “undergoing transformational change” and shared Moline’s accomplishments…

Illinois faces ‘greater headwinds’ as jobless rate increases
The unemployment rate is up and the number of jobs are down. That’s the story…

Hilltop getting ready to unveil Master Plan on Feb. 13
The Hilltop Village Campus in Davenport will soon unveil its “Master Plan” to update and…

Muscatine warns businesses of phishing scam
The City of Muscatine is alerting local businesses and residents to stay alert following reports…

Live2Lead Quad Cities offers leadership training Feb. 6
Quad Cities business and community leaders are invited to attend Live2Lead Quad Cities, a one-day…

New MRA course to help tackle business writing in the age of AI
MRA, a nationwide employer association with offices including Moline, has introduced a new course designed…





