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Augustana College plans planetarium, geology museum open house
Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum will open their doors to the public for their annual Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 1. The free event will run from 7-8:30 p.m. at 820 38th St., Rock Island,…
QC economy rebounds in Q3 amid rising inflation
Quad Cities economic growth picked up speed in the third quarter of 2022 and average…
MLK center to host service to honor its namesake
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host the 40th annual Memorial Service and…
Snowstar in ‘crunch time’ as ski season nears
ANDALUSIA, Illinois – “We’re in crunch time.” That’s the word from Derek Workman, operations manager…
Blain’s Farm & Fleet celebrating half century in Davenport
Blain’s Farm & Fleet is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Davenport in 2022 by highlighting…
4Q report: Lee Enterprises has ‘strong’ quarter, year
Digital revenues and subscriptions are growing and a “digital transformation” is continuing, according to Lee…
Mitch Thomas to lead MRA’s Western Illinois and Iowa office
MRA – The Management Association, one of the largest employer associations in the nation, has…
How Mel Foster Co. strives to Think.Buy.Be.Local
Mel Foster Co. agents and staff supported more than 160 businesses during the company’s 2022…
Wreaths Across America coming to QC
Holiday wreaths soon will be placed on the graves of more than 1,000 soldiers at…
Administrative office professional program info is Dec. 8
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering training programs for students to pursue business and…
Quad Cities villages and towns share, celebrate holidays
Quad Cities communities are continuing to light up the six-county region with holiday celebrations and…
Kids enjoy return of ‘incredible’ Happy Joe’s party
It’s pizza party time again in the Quad Cities. Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream,…
ARA: Equipment rental revenue poised for slower growth in 2023
After two years of rapid post-pandemic revenue growth in 2021 and 2022, the equipment rental…
Pipeline project faces tough crowd in Davenport
A proposed underground pipeline that would transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol plants and pass…
Modern Woodmen holds winter clothing drive
Modern Woodmen of America will hold a drive-thru clothing drive on Saturday, Dec. 17, to…
MLK Park plan gets $219K tourism grant
A proposed MLK Commemorative Park in downtown Davenport is getting a financial boost through a…