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Elliott Aviation promotes Parrish to expanded role

Elliott Aviation this week announced that Michael Parrish has been promoted to an expanded role as president and chief executive officer of the company. Mr. Parrish was promoted to president of Elliott Aviation in January of 2025, and this promotion…

Beth Clark named QCBJ associate publisher 

Beth Clark, a veteran media executive and nonprofit leader, is joining the Quad Cities Regional…

LULAC receives donation from ‘Copa Wednesday’ fundraiser 

Group O, headquartered in Milan and one the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned businesses, announced that LULAC…

Mercado murals could make Moline ‘cool, welcoming place’

The newly painted murals on a building in downtown Moline are big, bright and will…

Augustana alum competing for CNN Hero of the Year

When this year’s Top 10 CNN Heroes are featured on the network Sunday, Dec. 11,…

Illinois posts historic drop in ongoing jobless claims

For the last six months, ongoing Illinois unemployment insurance claims have fallen to historically low…

Bumper crop of tractors, road art hit Mecum auction block

With the Quad Cities’ corn and soybean crop nearly out of the field, farmers and…

Grow Clinton launches Career Access Program

CLINTON, Iowa – The Grow Clinton organization has launched a program that connects students and…

Junkin’ Market Days coming to Davenport

A shopping event filled with unique goods made by Quad Cities area vendors is coming…

Genesis Remembrance Tree to honor memory of loved ones

A tree-lighting ceremony is set for the Genesis Remembrance Tree, which has become an annual…

Say Yes for Workers Rights Amendment declares victory

Backers of Amendment 1 on Illinois’ election ballot Tuesday declared victory shortly after midnight today…

Public comments sought on plan for Lower Pool 13 Habitat

CLINTON, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and its Upper…

‘Snow Road-eo’ set in Rock Island

The Rock Island Public Works Department is getting ready for the snow. A special training…

WIU students work to eliminate water shortage

Western Illinois University environmental scientists have been working to help stakeholders better understand renewed proposals…

Veterans Day meals and deals in the Quad Cities

Free meals. Free haircuts. Free cups of coffee. Free fudge cake. Those are some of…

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Full development staff working to grow Rock Island

With its new planning and zoning manager in place, the City of Rock Island’s Economic…