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Cancer Support Community presents It’s Saturday Nite gala
Every day, someone in the Quad Cities hears the life-changing words: “You have cancer.” For many, Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is the place they turn for hope, guidance, and community. Now the Cancer Support Community needs the greater community’s…
QC chapters recognized among ‘Top 10’ by Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America, a fraternal benefit society located in downtown Rock Island, announced its…
Rotary Club of North Scott seeks grant applications
ELDRIDGE – The Rotary Club of North Scott is soliciting applications for Quad Cities area…
Iowa Wesleyan University to celebrate final graduation
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate the graduating class of 2023 with…
Scott County full speed ahead on folding Medic EMS under its wing
After months of study, the Scott County Board of Supervisors has taken the first formal…
St. Ambrose University, Loras College expand partnership
St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, have announced an expanded…
Bettendorf seeks Fourth of July Parade grand marshal nominations
The City of Bettendorf is seeking nominations for the 2023 Fourth of July Parade grand…
Local entrepreneurs advance in business competition
After two months of research and refinement, a group of regional entrepreneurs recently pitched their…
Free financial literacy class set this week
The City of Rock Island and Bridge Investment, Community Development Corporation, a certified Community Development…
WIU VP/alumnus receives military support award
Western Illinois University alumnus and Interim Vice President for Student Success John Smith has been…
Eddy Award winners are announced
The 24th annual Eddy Awards ceremony is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, at…
‘Odd Hours’ – film looks at need for volunteer firefighters
Jacob Smith is a third-generation volunteer firefighter who has been volunteering for almost 25 years.…
Life Breads Bakery: ‘It’s finally here’
Opening a storefront bakery that specializes in gluten-free baked goods was a dream of local…
Illinois unemployment dips as payroll jobs increase in March
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state’s unemployment rate fell -0.1…
Bettendorf receives ‘Healthy Hometown’ award
The City of Bettendorf has received the 2023 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award…
Kiwanis Club of Rock Island awards grants, scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island presented its annual grants and scholarships at an event…
