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Expanded Moline school will honor Ontiveros’ legacy
Chris Ontiveros was remembering his father Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9. He remembered how his late father – business and community leader Robert “Bob” Ontiveros – wanted to help people succeed. He wanted to inspire them, give them an opportunity and…
Moline celebrates first Pollinator Week with documentary June 18
The City of Moline will celebrate its first Pollinator Week as a designated Bee City…

Hilltop CDC tabs first director to lead College Hill’s next phase
Jerry Lack, an experienced Quad Cities leader, has been appointed to head the fledgling Augustana…

New Whitey’s scoops up second Bettendorf location
A new Whitey’s Ice Cream store is scheduled to open on the corner of Forest…

WWII veteran Henry Langrehr will be honored in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The late Henry O. Langrehr — a World War II veteran, author…

Mel Foster Co. offers pre-license courses
Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate is offering Iowa pre-license real estate courses this…

Now at 30, Heritage Landscape is growing with the times
Thirty years ago, the husband-wife team of Troy and Jamie Lewis started Heritage Landscape Design…

Putnam Museum Unveils ‘Sacred Places’ Exhibit
The Putnam Museum and Science Center newest exhibit, “Sacred Places,” invites visitors to explore sacred…

Iowa American Water releases 2024 Water Quality Reports
Iowa American Water announced that its 2024 Water Quality Reports are now available online,…

Jackson County shares in the IEDA’s IRCSI industrial site funding
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – Jackson County is one of five grant recipients of the Iowa Rural…

RI Rotary awards $20,000 to support eight community projects
Eight impactful community organizations, led by the Quad City Botanical Center, received a share of…

Rock Island mayor says the people want change, more jobs
The new mayor of Rock Island is a busy man these days. In addition to…

Locals to discuss Medicare/Medicaid cuts Monday
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, will host a roundtable discussion Monday, June 16, with…

JA honors leaders who help shape community
Dougal Nelson congratulated the four area business leaders and TV meteorologist who were honored during…

Tailgate country music fest gives economic boost to Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The 2025 Tailgates N’ Tallboys country music celebration in this community was…

CRE8 Labs Student Showcase celebrated at EICC
Roland Harper, 18, said he learned some valuable lessons during a weeklong Eastern Iowa Community…





