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Cedar Rapids Independent Film Fest screening 61 films April 9-12

Sixty-one films – all with an Iowa connection – from around the world, including two produced in the Quad Cities, will hit screens at the 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF), from April 9-12.  CRIFF returns to Cedar Rapids…

Illinois employers see one-day-rest, break changes

Illinois employers should be aware of key changes to the Illinois One Day Rest in…

UnityPoint Health Cup to help Foundation efforts

The Trinity Health Foundation 2022 UnityPoint Health Cup has been set for Friday, Sept. 16,…

Shred-It Day set for June 11 in Bettendorf

Shred-It Day is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, at the Quad…

New director finds her place in Hilltop Campus Village

She’s only been at it nine months, but high energy is prevalent across central Davenport’s…

Quad Cities economy sees slow progress, challenges loom

The Quad Cities economy saw slow progress in the first quarter of 2022, and the…

Russell ranked on the Engineering News Record’s Top 400 ranking 

Russell Group, Inc. has again been ranked on the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 400…

Chip in with the John Deere Classic for local charity

The John Deere Classic is more than a pro golf tournament. The local PGA Tour…

American Rental Association forecasts double-digit growth this year

Even with supply chain issues and labor shortages, U.S. rental revenue is expected to grow…

Illinois primary features federal, state, local races

A heated governor’s race, an open congressional seat, competitive statewide contests and redrawn legislative districts…

Be Downtown fest caps Bettendorf’s ‘awesome week’

Music, games, food and prizes highlighted Bettendorf’s Be Downtown celebration on Saturday, June 4. The…

Former WQAD Good Morning Quad Cities anchor hired to tell Bettendorf’s story

Angie Sharp, the former co-anchor of WQAD’s Good Morning Quad Cities, will take over Tuesday,…

Fairmount Cemetery Mausoleum sees $575K in repairs

The Fairmount Cemetery Mausoleum on the west end of Davenport has gone through nearly $600,000…

Black Hawk College launches new IGNITE program

Moline-based Deere & Company is sponsoring the first class of IGNITE, offered by Black Hawk…

Welder dedicates ‘The Perfect Moon’ to Iowa 80 Group founders 

WALCOTT, Iowa — Nearly 100 hours went into its conception and construction, and for about…

Quad Cities stars in CNBC Live from Heartland special

Quad Citians have been hit by inflation and buffeted by other economic challenges, but so…