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Novak to chair Catholic colleges, universities group
Amy Novak, the president and CEO of St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University, has been named the new chair of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) Board of Directors, the organization announced Thursday, Feb. 19. Ms. Novak’s…
QC hometowns, businesses get into the holiday spirit
Swedish elves will be roaming the streets of Bishop Hill, “ugly” Christmas sweaters will be…
Student Hunger Drive brings in an impressive 734,781 meals
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, the Student Hunger Drive returned for a 35th year…
“We will be stronger together:” Clinton business groups to merge
CLINTON, Iowa — Three Clinton economic and business advocate groups will merge soon into one…
Sisters’ gift helps better the lives of fellow Mercer County residents
ALEDO, Ill. — A grassroots organization — powered by residents and created to write…
East Moline library entering new era, larger facility
The new year will usher in a new era for the East Moline Public Library.…
UI Tippie College honors HNI’s Jeff Lorenger with Oscar C. Schmidt Award
MUSCATINE — The shared value of putting people first has repeatedly brought together HNI Corporation’s…
University honors SAU Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leaders
The St. Ambrose University Colleges of Health and Human Services, Arts and Sciences, and Business…
American Bank relocates into renovated Rock Island office building
A downtown Rock Island office building is getting a new lease on life as a…
Adventurous Brewing keeps pushing beer boundaries
Jon Manatt likes to say his Adventurous Brewing business is “pushing some boundaries” with bold…
SBA seeks nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW…
Microloans help Moline businesses weather pandemic storm
Nitta Jones can keep teaching kids to dance. Dr. Geri Kruckenberg can keep helping patients.…
Elevate Illinois aims to raise state’s image
As its inaugural year draws to a close, an organization launched in January to elevate…
DBO awards new improvement grants
Four Downtown Bettendorf businesses will share in more than $30,000 awarded through the new Façade…
IowaWORKS resumes in-person Career Planning
IowaWorks has announced the return of in-person Career Planning in Muscatine, Clinton, Maquoketa and Monticello.…
Union workers to vote on latest Deere contract offer, includes minor changes
Some 10,000 striking UAW workers are voting Wednesday on a Deere & Co. contract proposal…