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QC nonprofits can apply for Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants
The 2026 Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grant cycle is now open for nonprofits serving Scott and Rock Island counties. “The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is proud to support the organizations that help our communities grow and adapt,” David Lundy, chair of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation’s…
EICC workforce survey roadmap to stronger economy
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is looking to get schooled by area employers and companies as it…
Donations can help MercyOne Genesis pack the bus
Quad Citians are being asked to help MercyOne Genesis as it collects donations of school…
Illinois June payroll jobs hit record as jobless rate falls
Nonfarm Illinois payrolls reached a record high in June, up +9,400 jobs to 6.175 million,…
Floatzilla 2025 ready to row in new events Aug. 15-16
Floatzilla, the Quad Cities annual paddle event, returns next month with a brand new Floatzilla-PALOOZA…
Rejuvenate Housing opens doors to 4th Davenport project
For the fourth time in as many years, Rejuvenate Housing has rescued a once abandoned…
Detroit minister to share gospel of tiny homeownership
As the Quad Cities grapples with a shortage of affordable housing and rising evictions, a…
Drive-in movie theaters – ‘We are carrying on’
When you mention drive-in movie theaters, it brings back a flood of great memories for…
Von Maur’s Dry Goods subsidiary growing its footprint
Dry Goods, a young women’s fashion retailer, is expanding its reach this year with four…
Forbes names Modern Woodmen one of World’s Best insurers
For a third consecutive year, Modern Woodmen of America has been ranked as one of…
Carl Sandburg College ag tech incubator gets $1.8M state grant
GALESBURG, Illinois – Carl Sandburg College’s plans for a new 518 Collective ag tech incubator…
Adventures in Nursing campers get firsthand look at careers
The “patient” comes through the doors of the Emergency Room at MercyOne Genesis strapped to…
Two EICC professionals receive career, technical honors
Two Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) professionals were honored recently for their outstanding contributions to…
Landus expands clean fuel initiative market opportunities
Landus, the largest grain cooperative in Iowa, is expanding its Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) initiative…
Downtown EM open for business despite street construction
Quad Citians hoping to make their way to downtown East Moline are urged to continue…
Rock Island residents invited to ‘tell on’ neighbors’ yards
Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating…
