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Mayors battling it out Saturday as Red Kettle bellringers 

The annual Battle of the Mayors returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, as Quad Cities’ top city leaders step behind the iconic Red Kettles to raise funds for The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Area.  The friendly competition invites residents…

$7.2 million bill would create innovation center at WIU-QC

Illinois state Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring a bill that would bring $7.2…

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Farm Rescue milestone year brings rebrand, new website

As Farm Rescue, a Midwestern nonprofit that helps farmers in crisis, marks its 20th anniversary…

1099-G tax forms available for claimants

1099-G tax forms are now available for those who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2024,…

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EICC named one of the best higher ed websites 

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been named one of the Best Higher Ed Websites…

IWD grants grow summer internships for Iowa’s youth

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping…

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Weitz marks 170 years in construction business

The Weitz Company, one of the oldest architectural/engineering/construction firms in the United States, is celebrating…

Tap into fun, new brew at CASI’s Blarney Bash revival

The Center for Active Seniors is urging Quad Citians to celebrate the return of its…

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Western’s HRM program ranked #19 for affordability 

Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management (HRM) has been recognized…

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Davenport Fire Chief announces retirement 

Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten has announced his intention to retire from his position with…

Deere reports Q1 earnings decline; expects more in year ahead

Deere & Co. stock dipped Thursday after the release of first-quarter earnings that put its…

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Davenport, QC are for sweetheart homeowners, study shows

The folks at Mortgage Research Center (MRC) are sharing some love for the Quad Cities…

East Moline to vote on ‘Home Rule’ on April 1

East Moline voters will decide soon if the city will be governed by “Home Rule”…

Now boarding for Florida: QC-to-Sarasota flights begin

Ross Hendriks was looking forward to his trip to Sarasota, Florida, as he waited Thursday…

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Grow Clinton to host legislative coffees on Saturday 

CAMANCHE, IOWA – Grow Clinton is hosting a legislative coffee session Saturday, Feb. 15, at…

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WIU’s Wheeler earns Employee of the Month honor 

Western Illinois University academic advisor Kenny Wheeler, who works on the Quad Cities campus, has…