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Banker, educator Huiskamp to run for Davenport mayor
Former banker, educator and longtime community leader Jim Huiskamp announced today, Aug. 11, he will make a bid for mayor of Davenport. The city primary election is Oct. 7 and registration is currently open. Mr. Huiskamp, who helped lead Blackhawk…
WIU-QC reshaping, resizing to meet the needs of today
Just months after Kristi Mindrup took over as interim president of Western Illinois University in…

New SpringHill Suites hotel to open March 7 in Bettendorf
The new $17 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in northern Bettendorf is scheduled to…

Three finalists named for EICC chancellor’s position
Three finalist candidates have been named for the chancellor position at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges,…

Thai Town Cafe 2 opens in Geneseo
GENESEO, Illinois – The Thai Town Cafe 2 has opened in this community. The restaurant…

NextGen Motors to expand, add employees
MUSCATINE, Iowa – NextGen Motors in this community is planning a major business expansion this…

Safer, Women’s Justice Institute offers March webinar series
In an effort to inform people impacted by the justice system of their rights, the…

Habitat to dedicate new Davenport home Saturday
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities will host a public dedication ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday,…

$1.16M OK’d to renovate new Davenport Junior Theatre space
The process to secure a temporary home for soon-to-be-displaced Davenport Junior Theatre programming took another…

Month of Giving: Mike’s Subs campaign helps local charities
Several local organizations are joining forces with 15 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in the Quad…

Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation support childhood nutrition
Hy-Vee announced it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by…

9th Iowa Rural Summit opens registration
Rural leaders from across Iowa will convene this spring for the annual Iowa Rural Summit,…

Register for March 13 workplace safety summit at BHC
Black Hawk College will host a workplace safety summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.,…

Augustana film program hosts director Frank Harts
Augustana College Film Program and the Film Club will host acclaimed actor, writer and director…

‘There’s a lot of good things coming to Bettendorf’
One of Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher’s favorite words on Wednesday, Feb. 26, was “more.” He…

Business Horizons seek high school applicants
Registration is now open for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) 2025 Business…
