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SBA extends small business award nominations to Dec. 22
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline from Dec. 8 to noon Monday, Dec. 22 National Small Business Week – which next takes place May 1-9, 2026 – recognizes the…
Big Brothers Big Sisters announces 36th annual Plant Sale
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, along with presenting sponsors Iowa American Water,…

Muscatine Chamber announces 2025 job fair
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) will host a…

Bank of America offers low cost golf to kids
Bank of America is making golf more accessible for young people in the Davenport area…

LeClaire business shows ‘joy of electric vehicles’
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Many people love using electric bicycles and golf carts to get from…

RI County amps up fight to bring passenger rail to QC
The Rock Island County Board emphasized its unanimous support of passenger rail service to the…

Ruhl’s Schlutz recognized by APEX Producers Club
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Eric Schlutz, a Realtor with Ruhl Farm & Land, was recognized earlier…

‘Community treasure’ bids farewell to Deere sites
After more than 38 years of giving voice to generations of John Deere’s descendants, tireless…

Illinois’ Martin Equipment partners with Cemen Tech
Illinois-based Martin Equipment has entered into a new partnership with Cemen Tech, the world’s largest…

AFP Quad Cities to host May 1 Success in Fundraising conference
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IL Quad Cities Chapter is bringing back its Success…

Muscatine Community College to host Holocaust VR Exhibit
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Community College (MCC) will host “The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality…

Explore career paths at Apprenticeship Day
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and IowaWORKS will host an Apprenticeship Day on…

Adult Resource Fair slated for April 25
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The third annual Aging Adult Resource Fair will be held from 10…

LeClaire to host Adult Easter Egg Hunt
LECLAIRE – Businesses in this river city soon will host the Great Adult Easter Egg…

East Moline revitalization project has started
Construction on the first phase of the Greater Downtown East Moline Revitalization Project has started…

RIA Credit Union marking 90th anniversary
RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 90th birthday by giving a gift to the…





