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WIU honored for affordable online graduate education
Western Illinois University has been recognized by OnlineU as one of the nation’s most affordable options for online graduate education, earning the No. 8 spot on OnlineU’s 2026 ranking of the Most Affordable Online Master’s Programs. The ranking highlights WIU’s…
Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate offers pre-license courses
Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate is offering Iowa pre-license real estate courses this…

Per Mar Security Services Unveils Redesigned Website
Per Mar Security Services has launched a redesigned website, permarsecurity.com that enhances the user experience…

Putnam Museum to host robotics program event
Teams of students from around eastern Iowa and western Illinois will meet on Saturday, Sept.…

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years with Quad Cities stop
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their “100 Year Tour” to the Vibrant Arena at…

Clark brings expertise, ‘tremendous energy’ to YWCA
As the YWCA Quad Cities seeks to continue expanding its reach and services, its leaders…

Old YWCA to offer youth shelter at new Alan’s House
After two years of preparation, planning and renovation, the Quad Cities YWCA is preparing for…

Figge celebrates a century of collecting with new exhibition
The Figge Art Museum will open “100 Years of Collecting” on Sept. 13, an exhibition…

New Taylor Ridge school will give kids ‘best possible start’
TAYLOR RIDGE, Illinois – Johnna Kerres remembers when she was an 8-year-old girl. The adults…

LeClaire Chamber, Marketing Alliance will merge next year
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Two business advocate groups in this community will be joining forces in…

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology outlet
Martin Equipment has been named a Trimble Technology Outlet. That means Martin Equipment will now…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet marks 70th anniversary
Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s 45 retail stores – including Davenport and Moline – will celebrate…

JA of the Heartland seeks classroom volunteers to prepare students
Junior Achievement of the Heartland in Moline is currently recruiting classroom volunteers for the 2025–2026…

Bettendorf Police Department welcomes six new officers
The Bettendorf Police Department celebrated the addition of six new officers to its force on…

Swedish men’s choir to perform at Augustana
Korgossarna, the Swedish academic men’s choir from Uppsala University, Sweden, will perform at Augustana College…

ImpactLife urges blood donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
ImpactLife is calling on the public to donate blood and platelets during September, which is…





