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Economist forecasts ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2026 U.S. growth

The U.S. economy is likely to see some economic growth next year and the Quad Cities region could see a slightly stronger year for businesses in 2026, a pair of economists told business leaders at the Quad Cities Chamber annual…

Healing, hope and a fresh start

MILAN, Illinois – Tracey Sanders said she started drinking when she was 12 years old.…

Women Fight Hunger share message of hope to help food insecure

When your world comes crashing down around you, it’s OK to not be OK. More…

Illinois February unemployment inches down, jobs hold steady

Illinois’ unemployment rate fell by -0.1 percentage point to 4.8% in the month of February…

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EICC chancellor to be named Tuesday

A new chancellor for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will be named at 10 a.m. Tuesday,…

CBI Bank & Trust announces trio of leadership promotions

MUSCATINE, Iowa – CBI Bank & Trust has announced that these leadership team members recently…

WIU Museum Studies spotlights careers in the field

The Western Illinois University Museum Studies program will sponsor the 2025 Career Conversations from 6-7:30…

Record Store Day at Ragged Records Store April 12

 Ragged Records in Davenport and Rock Island will host a special event for Record Store…

Iowa lawmakers discuss economic development, tax reform

The State of Iowa is moving forward on property tax relief and economic development improvement…

C-RAC leaders’ clean river ‘movement’ thriving

An environmental movement centered on inclusiveness and justice has taken root in the Quad Cities…

‘East Moline is on the move’ – Mayor Freeman

East Moline is getting ready for “maximum growth” in the coming months and years. It…

Iowa American Water invested $40M in system upgrades last year

Iowa American Water recently unveiled its 2024 full-year investment for system improvements totaling more than…

Iowa American Water investment grabts

QCBJ hosts 2025 Transportation & Infrastructure Seminar 

A cross-section of Quad Cities transportation leaders will discuss the region’s new and ongoing capital…

BBBS of Muscatine County wins BBBSA program excellence award

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County received the Big Brothers Big…

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Celebrate Community College Month with EICC lineup

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is celebrating Community College Month in April with a lineup…

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Circa ’21 invites families to step aboard for ‘How I Became A Pirate’

For those who “aaaarrrrrr” ready for some hilarious, musical fun on the high seas, Rock…

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