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‘You’re going to learn something here’

Clare Tobin looked over the many exhibits and pieces of history last week on display at the German American Heritage Center and Museum in downtown Davenport. She was especially focused on a new permanent exhibit that she refers to as…

Winter tips: Plan for extreme weather

With wind chills expected to drop to as low as -25 to -30 degrees at…

Water main break forces closures at MercyOne Genesis Silvis 

The care centers in the Larson Center at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center will be…

Bob’s Discount Furniture donates $5,000 during grand opening 

Bob’s Discount Furniture held its grand opening Friday, Feb. 14, at its newest location in…

Marking a milestone – Augie celebrates 1st year of strategic plan

The Augustana College community gathered Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, to celebrate the first year of…

Wanted: Muralist to help Downtown Bettendorf welcome visitors

Downtown Bettendorf is putting out a call for creatives and artists interested in helping bring…

Know the safe way to dispose of rechargeable batteries

The Waste Commission of Scott County (WCSC) is reminding people of the safe way to…

Augustana to host saxophone festival on Feb. 22

Augustana College will host the annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival on Saturday, Feb. 22, on…

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Register now for Breakthrough T1D Walk Quad Cities 2025

Registration for the Breakthrough T1D Walk Quad Cities 2025 now is open. This year’s 1.5-mile…

Business model redesign

In a business steeped in years of family tradition, Todd Malcolm is proving himself to…

$7.2 million bill would create innovation center at WIU-QC

Illinois state Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring a bill that would bring $7.2…

WIU QC layoffs U.S. News & World Report rankings Mike Halpin QC I Quad Cities innovation Center

Farm Rescue milestone year brings rebrand, new website

As Farm Rescue, a Midwestern nonprofit that helps farmers in crisis, marks its 20th anniversary…

1099-G tax forms available for claimants

1099-G tax forms are now available for those who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2024,…

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EICC named one of the best higher ed websites 

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been named one of the Best Higher Ed Websites…

IWD grants grow summer internships for Iowa’s youth

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping…

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Weitz marks 170 years in construction business

The Weitz Company, one of the oldest architectural/engineering/construction firms in the United States, is celebrating…