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Ascentra raises record $30,525 for Salvation Army

Ascentra Credit Union’s rebranded holiday auto loan promotion, “Ride 75,” generated a record $30,525 for local Salvation Army branches in the Quad Cities, Clinton and Muscatine communities as the credit union marked its 75th anniversary in 2025. The promotion, which…

Deere expands IT operations with Innovation Hub in Austin 

Deere & Co. is plowing ahead with a strategy to grow and diversify its technology…

Eaton-Cobham strike update: Next talks set for Tuesday

It’s one week into the strike at Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems with no apparent contract…

Black Business Expo is Saturday

Numerous Black-owned local businesses will be featured at the upcoming QC Empowerment Network’s 7th annual…

Jersey Mike’s to help special athletes

Jersey Mike’s Subs shops in Iowa are joining a campaign to help send Iowa athletes…

Deere CEO outlines ambitious technology goals

During a profitable 2021, Deere & Co. leapt ahead with its strategic plan to increase…

United Way initiative to boost youth literacy across Quad Cities

A child’s ability – or inability – to read by third grade is a roadmap…

IEDA opens new round of Iowa Energy Center grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has opened the fourth round of the Iowa Energy Center…

RV and Camping Show starts Friday

They have names such as Freedom Express, Sporttrek, Avalanche and Astoria. These are some of…

Boeing exec among 11 shareholders elected to Deere board

Among the 11 members of the Deere & Co. Board of Directors elected by shareholders…

QCBJ celebrates new publication, office with open house

The new Quad Cities Regional Business Journal made its arrival official on Tuesday, Feb. 22,…

$5M Rebuild Illinois grant to fund MetroLINK’s charging systems 

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) will invest in new vehicle charging…

WIU hosts virtual careers for Quad Cities

Western Illinois University will host a virtual Quad Cities College Career Fair on Thursday, Feb.…

Laborshed report: QC workers seeking new opportunities

Community leaders working to grow the Quad Cities region and employers searching for new employees…

New Augie president to be inaugurated Oct. 15

The next president of Augustana College, Rock Island, will be inaugurated during ceremonies on Oct.…

Clinton college worker wins customer service award

A longtime Clinton Community College (CCC) worker has been recognized for her work in customer…