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Smith promoted as Davenport police major

The Davenport Police Department has promoted Captain Jason Smith to the rank of major. The 27-year veteran of the department, will serve as assistant police chief effective Sunday, July 5.  In a news release Friday, June 26, the department said…

WIU honored for affordable online graduate education

Western Illinois University has been recognized by OnlineU as one of the nation’s most affordable…

Clinton set to vote on data center moratorium

CLINTON, Iowa –  Efforts to bring a massive data center to this community might run…

Channel Cat dock reopens after $1.8 million upgrade project

The Channel Cat Water Taxi service now has a new dock after a $1.8 million…

Renovated Walcott Commons to host grand opening

WALCOTT, Iowa – The Walcott Commons & Coliseum Event Center at 1116 E. Bryant St.…

Muscatine occupational medicine facility to host open house

MUSCATINE, Iowa –  UnityPoint Health at Work – Muscatine – Occupational Medicine is hosting an…

Every dish tells a story

The newly updated Coya’s Cafe Mexican Grill in Moline isn’t just serving up tasty dishes;…

Mi-T-M ePowerStation named 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

A Peosta-based manufacturer has taken the top prize in this year’s statewide competition celebrating Iowa-made…

Downtown Davenport to host events for Bix weekend

As thousands of runners, spectators and visitors arrive in downtown Davenport for the annual Quad-City…

Defense Alliance outlines progress made on QC projects

The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) – an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber…

Muscatine to welcome 13 river cruise visits this summer, fall

MUSCATINE, Iowa – American Cruise Lines (ACL) — a national leader in small‑ship cruising —…

Generation Next program helps educate tomorrow’s leaders

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Generation Next program recently wrapped up its 2026 cohort…

Western Illinois University going to two college system

As part of a strategic effort to provide excellent academic and experiential opportunities for students,…

Dress for Success to create new staff position with $25,000 RDA grant

Dress for Success Quad Cities has received a $25,000 grant from the Regional Development Authority…

2026 Choose Iowa Passport driving business to local farms and flavors

The State of Iowa is rolling out a free digital passport that encourages Iowans to…

Area employers share challenges, advances at QCBJ Economic Review

From artificial intelligence to cost inputs, tariffs, workforce shortages and planned capital expansions, a panel…