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JA of the Heartland new president, CEO
Junior Achievement of the Heartland has announced that Lysa Hegland will be its new president and CEO, effective Wednesday, Aug. 20. Ms. Hegland brings more than 25 years of leadership in education, nonprofit development, and community engagement across the Quad…
QCBJ Health Care Symposium returns Feb. 5 to Bettendorf’s Waterfront
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will host its second annual Health Care Symposium to…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Maple Studios partners with SteerClear Mirrors
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Rock Island gets $22M grant for 11th Street project
The City of Rock Island has been selected to receive a $22.7 million federal RAISE…

BankORION parent company to buy Bridge Community Bank
ORION, Ill. – Orion Bancorporation, Inc., the parent company of BankORION, has announced its plan…

Hoover library, museum to close for renovations
WEST BRANCH, Iowa – The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in this community will…

LeClaire Eagle Fest is set for Saturday, Sunday
LECLAIRE, Iowa – The third annual LeClaire Eagle Fest is set for Saturday and Sunday,…

Thoms to present Jan. 28 RI State of the City Address
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms will deliver his 2025 State of the City address on…

Applications Now Open for IHMVCU’s 2025 Cash for Class Scholarship
Applications for the IHMVCU 2025 Cash for Class scholarship are now open. IHMVCU has partnered…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Youth shelter in works, new members sought
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Tapestry Farms celebrates $300k QC Community Foundation grant
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded its $300,000 Transformative Grant — the largest single…

Old Davenport home with ‘character’ gets new life
When Alex Bock first put his eyes on the old house at 1216 Warren St.,…

Palmer Hills gets ready for 50th anniversary events
Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf is still covered with snow and ice, but it…

Davenport-based SMG opening new center in Cedar Rapids
Solutions Management Group (SMG), a leading provider of technology solutions, will soon open a new…

QC tourism leaders awarded Elevate Iowa scholarships
A pair of Visit Quad Cities leaders are among 21 tourism professionals across Iowa who…

Living Peace 365 to host Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
CLINTON, Iowa – Living Peace 365 will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration…
