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WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal
Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to social mobility, according to the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. WIU was named the No. 68 university in the country for social mobility and…
New Fareway store in works for LeClaire
LeClaire is a step closer to landing a new full-service grocery store. Fareway Stores, a…

Tips to safely navigate 2022 bridge construction season
As the weather heats up in the bistate region, so will the 2022 Quad Cities…

IowaWORKS to showcase Youth Resource Room at job fair
IowaWORKS will showcase its new Youth Resource Room during a young adult job fair on…

Royal Neighbors made a $20.5M social impact in 2021
Royal Neighbors of America, a Rock Island-based fraternal benefit society, announced it delivered a record…

’90 Ideas in 90 Minutes’ event is near
Come hear nine Quad Cities top leaders share their best 10 ideas as the Quad…

Homestead goal: Make art accessible and approachable
DEWITT, Iowa – Sharon Larson calls herself a “baby artist.” That is, she has spent…

Combine Grill off to fast start in Davenport
These are busy days for Jeff Harrop. On a hectic Wednesday afternoon last month at…

‘Sense of urgency’ needed for Quad Cities Tourism Improvement District
Visit Quad Cities leaders are pleased that the buzz is starting to spread about the…

Aging population, market drive growth in Quad Cities senior living options
This piece was originally published in QCBJ’s Senior Living section. Senior living is a booming…

Food: A main ingredient in Quad Cities senior living communities’ recipe for success
Becky Lee Hinton is more than the executive director of Moline’s Overlook Village. She also…

Tips to safely navigate 2022 bridge construction season
As the weather heats up in the bistate region, so will the 2022 Quad Cities…

Plans zipping along for Bettendorf’s 5-27-22 party
A city-wide scavenger hunt, a new special 5272Brew, live entertainment, drink and food specials, business…

Lee Enterprises faces new pressure from different hedge fund
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has survived one fight with a hedge fund. Now, a…
Shive-Hattery acquires Tucson architecture firm
Iowa-based Shive-Hattery is expanding its footprint into the Southwest with the acquisition of WSM Architects,…

Breakfast Optimist Club honors Moline, East Moline police officers
East Moline Police Sgt. William Lind and Moline Police Officer Cody Parmenter have been named…





