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Bix 7 race: Event is ‘more than the miles’
Fans of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race are looking forward to this summer’s big race. Bix 7 organizers, sponsors and fans gathered Wednesday, March 25, for a kickoff news conference at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in…
New sponsors, events join already ‘great’ Quad Cities Marathon
The importance of community and the quest for greatness were recurring themes of a Thursday,…
Rock Island National Cemetery readies for Memorial Day
A Memorial Day tradition continued Thursday, May 25, as thousands of graves in the Quad…
In the Works: May 2023 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Community celebrates Vera French Carol Center expansion
Dr. Richard Whitaker was proudly looking over the improvements made to the Vera French Carol…
Palmer alum’s $1M gift supports sports, rehab residency program
Thanks to a generous gift from HydroWorx inventor and Palmer College of Chiropractic alumnus Dr.…
Summer fun is here
This weekend, area pools are opening, the Channel Cat is running and the auxiliary lock…
Grassley talks debt limit deal, threats to U.S. during Bettendorf visit
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is confident a federal debt limit deal will be hammered out…
Blackhawk Bank & Trust branch marries past to present, future
PORT BYRON, Illinois – Blackhawk Bank & Trust has breathed new life into the historic…
Augustana, RI break ground on Lincoln Park tennis complex
Augustana College and the City of Rock Island broke ground Wednesday, May 24, on a…
Nehlsen Creative celebrates changing times
A veteran Quad Cities marketing and advertising agency is celebrating a new chapter. Nehlsen Creative…
Former Sherrard teacher honored for volunteer service
SHERRARD, Ill. – Former Sherrard teacher Ramona McMeekan was honored recently for 20 years of…
Iowa Public Radio announces $6.5M fundraising campaign
Iowa Public Radio (IPR) launched its first comprehensive campaign, A Resounding Future, aiming to raise…
Deere among nation’s most community-minded companies
For back-to-back years, John Deere has been named an honoree of The Civic 50. The…
Mercado on Fifth kicks off its seventh season Friday
Mercado on Fifth will launch its seventh season at 5 p.m. Friday, May 26, and…
EICC honors 5 employees with Emeritus Award
Five Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) employees were recognized with the college’s esteemed Emeritus Award…
