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St. Ambrose names new leadership team
St. Ambrose University announced the addition of four senior leaders and an expanded role for its longtime academic administrator in a move that supports its merger with Mount Mercy University. According to a St. Ambrose news release sent Thursday, Dec.…
Hy-Vee ham giveaway event set for Tuesday in East Moline
A ham give-away event – called Hams for the Holidays – will be 11 a.m.…

Lee CEO: Revenue down, but progress being made
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is showing progress for future growth in the company’s “digital…

Deere Q4 net income drops amid challenges, uncertainties
John Deere today reported a net income of $1.065 billion, or $3.93 per share, for…

WQPT to air star-studded public television tribute Nov. 27
WQPT PBS will premiere a new three-hour program, “WE 🖤 PUBLIC TELEVISION!” at 7 p.m.…

Figge Art Museum to host winter art market Sunday, Nov. 30
The Figge Art Museum will host its annual Winter Art Market on Museum Store from…

Russo acquires QC Power after owners retire
Russo Outdoor Power Plus announced that it has integrated the former QC Power Equipment business…

QC Chamber readies for 2026 Economic Forecast event Dec. 5
The Quad Cities Chamber will host its 2026 Economic Forecast on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025,…

Iowa technology upgrade improves business, taxpayer services
DES MOINES – Iowa taxpayers and businesses now have a fully-integrated, easy-to-use revenue system for…

MercyOne Genesis Aledo wins top quality award
ALEDO, Illinois — MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center, along with 11 other MercyOne and affiliate…

QC businesses hope for a big day on Small Business Saturday
Small businesses in the Quad Cities region need help in a big way. That’s the…

LeClaire will light up the holidays for Christmas Dec. 5-7
LECLAIRE – Merchants in downtown LeClaire and others in this community are gearing up now…

Mr. Thanksgiving’s annual dinner returns Thursday at Mercado
Mr. Thanksgiving’s 55th annual Thanksgiving Dinner will again return to Mercado on Fifth in downtown…

Fareway, Iowa Farm Bureau’s donation helps ‘Meat the Need’
Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have partnered once again to donate…

Latest project will make Silvis ‘hub of railroad history’
The historic railroad facility in Silvis is getting new life and new amenities to tell…

Food program brings in 64,063 pounds of fruits, veggies
Every head of lettuce helps. So does every tomato, potato, green pepper, onion and watermelon.…





