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Rock Island, DARI to end economic development partnership
The City of Rock Island and the Development Association of Rock Island (DARI) will dissolve their economic development professional services agreement effective March 31, 2026, following a vote by the DARI Executive Board of Directors. The agreement, which originally took…
‘Opportunity Knocks’ hiring event is Sept. 19
IowaWORKS will host the hiring event “Opportunity Knocks Monday” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
United Way kicks off campaign with ‘seed money’ surprise
Noah Seys got a big surprise Wednesday night, Sept. 14, when he was handed a…
Egypt rocks as Happy Joe’s readies for big birthday bash
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream’s flavor is becoming increasingly international now that the brand…
Ignore rumors, Happy Joe’s growing at record pace
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream CEO Tom Sacco gets ready to enter his second…
Deere-Wiman House to celebrate 150th with porch party
On the heels of the Moline 150 downtown birthday bash, the Deere-Wiman House – once…
Genesis, MercyOne announce intent to partner
Genesis Health System and MercyOne announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, that they have signed a letter of…
Feds told: Train merger is ‘clear, present danger’ to people
Federal regulators received a clear message Tuesday night, Sept. 13, in Davenport – a proposed…
RME rebrands as Common Chord to reflect expanded mission
The River Music Experience (RME) unveiled a new name and identity – Common Chord –…
$577K granted to 34 nonprofits by Quad Cities Community Foundation
For the 34 nonprofits that will share in more than half a million dollars in…
Bike Safety Fest set for Saturday
A Bicycle Safety Fest is set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Tangled…
‘Perfect’ East Moline library has grand opening
James A. Hoffman remembers as a child getting his first Dr. Seuss book at the…
DeWitt to host Autumn Fest
DEWITT, Iowa – DeWitt is set to kick off the 35th anniversary of Autumn Fest…
IowaWORKS to host open house on Sept. 19
IowaWORKS, 1801A E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to…
Small businesses ‘make connections’ at open house
A woman selling furniture was looking for a chance to network. Another woman selling peanut…
Eating Disorders Conference planned for Oct. 8
The 2022 Quad Cities Eating Disorders Conference, set for Saturday, Oct. 8, aims to raise…