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Area employers share challenges, advances at QCBJ Economic Review

From artificial intelligence to cost inputs, tariffs, workforce shortages and planned capital expansions, a panel of local business leaders offered a glimpse into their operations during the QCBJ’s fifth annual Economic Review. Part of the Wednesday, May 13, event, the…

Visit the Figge with Bank of America’s museum program

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general…

Bank of America Feed Hungry River Bend Food Bank EBT SNAP

Adamson to retire from Bettendorf service after 50 years

Bettendorf City Council member Greg Adamson announced this week that he will not seek re-election…

Bettendorf City Council Greg Adamson

Maschio Gaspardo partners with Iowa ag business

Maschio Gaspardo, a global leader in agricultural equipment with a facility in DeWitt, Iowa, has…

Iowa utility board approves new rates for Iowa American Water

Iowa American Water residential customers will see about an $8 increase, on average, on their…

rates Iowan American Water

Two Men and a Junk Truck creates ‘cleaner spaces, peace of mind’

“We will do the heavy lifting.” That was the message from Jen Christensen, one of…

38th Tug Fest has ‘Pirates of Mississippi’ theme

The tug-of-war battle between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, will return soon during the…

LeClaire Port Byron Tug Fest

Habitat to break ground on pair of Davenport homes

Supporters are invited to help Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities celebrate the launch of Homes…

Rock the Block homes Habitat for Humanity

QCIA renames road to salute pioneering airport manager

The road that encircles the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) has been renamed for aviation…

Mercer County celebrates completed Goldenrod Solar Project

A new community solar project in Mercer County, Illinois, got a sunny welcome as project…

Cultivate solar power Mercer County

Augustana to receive $500k for scholarships, financial aid

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation will provide $500,000 over the next five years for Augustana…

SkillsUSA Illinois names interim executive director

SkillsUSA Illinois, a membership association that connects students to careers in trade, technical and skilled…

interim leader SkillsUSA

Clinton’s MyBike Share Program discontinued, for now

CLINTON, Iowa –  The MyBike Share program run by Grow Clinton’s Department of Placemaking &…

Paint It Back Block Party returns to Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – The Paint It Back Block Party – a week of art, music…

Argrow’s House hosts Back-to-School Period Drive

Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope will present a Back-to-School Period Drive from 9 a.m.…

RI council OKs creation of 600-acre land, water reserve

The Rock Island City Council approved a resolution on Monday, July 28, to advance its…

land reserve