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Western Illinois University going to two college system
As part of a strategic effort to provide excellent academic and experiential opportunities for students, Western Illinois University is transitioning to a two college system, effective Wednesday, July 1, according to a news release from WIU made available on Tuesday,…
Chitwood to present Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces
CLINTON, Iowa – Dr. Jim Chitwood will present “Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces” from 2-3…

Bettendorf man wins Gold ‘Lindy’ Award at Oshkosh air show
Charles Hammes of Bettendorf, was honored with a Gold “Lindy” award, one of recreational aviation’s…

Last Picture House to host “Unbreakable” screening
The Last Picture House will host a special, one-night-only screening of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable”…

‘You’re going to learn something here’
Clare Tobin looked over the many exhibits and pieces of history last week on display…

Young entrepreneurs join Freight House Farmers Market
Youth entrepreneurs from the region will soon have a role in the Freight House Farmers…

New Rooted Development building taking shape in LeClaire
LeCLAIRE, Iowa – A $3 million business and residential building project in this community’s downtown…

JA of the Heartland new president, CEO
Junior Achievement of the Heartland has announced that Lysa Hegland will be its new president…

Rust Belt Americana honors local teachers
Teachers were praised. Around $30,000 was raised for a new scholarship fund, and antique dealers…

2025 Business Horizons class wraps up summer camp
DES MOINES, Iowa – Dozens of high school students across Iowa spent some of their…

Cultural Trust accepting applications for 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant
The Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) has announced that applications are open for the 2025…

Small Business Credit program available in Iowa
CLINTON, Iowa — Businesses in Iowa could benefit from a $96 million investment by the…

IowaWORKS to host ninth Quad-Cities Success Fair
IowaWORKS will host the ninth annual Quad-Cities Success Fair – one of the largest hiring…

Chamber leaders urged to ‘lean in’ on fledgling Grow Quad Cities
A year after Peter Tokar III publicly unveiled plans for a new Quad Cities Chamber…

Lee Enterprises touts ‘improvements’ in earnings report
Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises’ third quarter fiscal report is showing “strong results” as the company…

WLC seeks 2025 Iowa Women of Achievement nominees
Nominations are open for the 2025 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Lead…





