News
Rock Island Rotary flips pancakes to raise funds Oct. 18
The Rotary Club of Rock Island invites the community to its upcoming Pancake Breakfast, from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Rock Island Lions Club Building, located at the corner of 7th Avenue and 43rd Street. For $8, guests…
Royal Neighbors celebrates its quarter-million-member milestone
Dozens of employees gathered with leaders of Royal Neighbors of America (RNA) at its beautiful…
New riverboat will stop in Davenport on Monday
A new riverboat is scheduled to stop in Davenport during its maiden voyage on Monday,…
Rexco Equipment acquires JP Scherrman equipment dealer
Rexco Equipment, a heavy and compact construction equipment dealer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has acquired…
Ultimate repurposing ‘perfect fit’ for YMCA & Rock Island Library
The joint Two Rivers YMCA and Rock Island Public Library could open in late November…
Pandemic-fueled boom tempers, but industry says it’s still a sellers’ market
A cooldown in what had been a red-hot real estate market is being seen in…
Get to know Muscatine with free lunch
The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) has opened registration for its Live…
Groundbreaking set for new Career Advancement Center in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – With the goal of supporting career and technical education training throughout the…
RI fire chief announces retirement
Rock Island Fire Chief Jeff Yerkey has announced he will retire in January 2023 after…
Bishop Hill to celebrate 19th century harvest fest’s 50th anniversary
BISHOP HILL, Ill. – Bishop Hill Heritage Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its…
College Career Fair is set for Sept. 28
The Western Illinois University Career Center will host a Quad Cities College Career Fair in…
Grow Clinton to sponsor job fair on Oct. 12
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton is sponsoring a fall job fair at the Wild Rose…
Women’s survey: Hybrid work may be here to stay
At the height of COVID-19, researchers for Women Lead Change (WLC) found that the women…
Quad Cities Marathon shows sponsorships are good business
John DeDoncker cringes now at the memory. However, a quarter century ago, the Midwest Division…
‘Significant gift’ helps Genesis mental health program for heart patients
John Anderson’s life changed on July 4, 2016, when he had a heart attack. He…
Old I-74 green bridge won’t go out with a bang, or a whimper
As promised, what’s left of the old Interstate 74 twin-span suspension bridge will most certainly…