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UnityPoint Health pioneers combined AFib treatment in QC
UnityPoint Health – Trinity announced it has become the first hospital in the Quad Cities to successfully perform a procedure that combines two advanced treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib) into a single, innovative approach. According to a news release, the…
‘Battle of Businesses’ will be at Common Chord
The “Battles of the Businesses” event will take place in the Redstone Room at Common…

Palmer Hills Golf Course opens for the season
The Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf is open for the season as of this…

Girls encouraged to join work world in manufacturing sector
Gillian Scmeider loved what she was seeing Friday, March 7, at Black Hawk College in…

‘We’re all stronger together’
Brad Nielsen enjoyed meeting dozens of business and community leaders Thursday night, March 6, at…

Cara and Diego Romero traveling tour opens at Figge Art Museum
Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past, an impactful exhibit that explores the diversity…

East Moline State of City set for March 27
The East Moline State of the City address is set for noon Thursday, March 27,…

New education center helps students tackle ‘great challenges’
ELDRIDGE, Iowa — When teacher Jacob Hunter looks at the new Regional Innovation Center (RIC)…

Land Bank, Rock Island, East Moline to address vacant properties
The Quad Cities Land Bank Authority (QCLBA), in partnership with the cities of Rock Island …

QC products make 250 ‘Coolest Things’ made in Illinois list
A number of iconic Quad Cities products are among the 250 Coolest Things Made in…

QC projects capture ACEC Illinois Judge’s Choice Awards
A pair of projects with Quad Cities ties are among the 2025 American Council of…

Arconic donates new radiology lab to Trinity College of Nursing
The Arconic Foundation donated a $30,000 state-of-the-art energized radiography lab, designed to simulate real clinical…

MLK Center to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) will host a 50th anniversary party…

Visit Quad Cities names 2025 Patty Viverito scholars
Visit Quad Cities has announced two Quad Cities area students as the 2025 Patty Viverito…

Finalists named for 2025 Healthiest State awards Winners to be announced April 16
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced St. Ambrose University is in the running as…

JA honors local business, community leaders
Andy McCray has been a volunteer with the Junior Achievement of the Heartland for years.…
