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Ellen Champion

Senior Manager, Executive and Strategic Communications – Construction & Forestry, John Deere Power Systems  AGE: 34 Home: Blue Grass, Iowa  Education: B.S., ag communications, and M.S., strategic brand communications, University of Illinois Family: Husband Mike Champion; two dogs, Finn and…

Illinois’ unemployment rate, jobs steady in January IDES reports

Illinois’ unemployment rate was steady at 4.9% in January and nonfarm payroll also remained largely…

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QC Land Bank hosting “Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Places” workshop

The Quad Cities Land Bank Authority (QCLBA) invites developers, contractors and community members to attend…

Old West convention rides into QC this weekend

The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) Convention will bring the old West to…

WIU to host open mic Wednesday 

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is hosting an Open Mic Event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday,…

Figge exhibit celebrates humanity of Native peoples

Visitors to the “Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past” exhibit at the Figge…

ARA moving headquarters from Moline to Dallas

The American Rental Association (ARA) is moving its trade association headquarters from Moline to Dallas.…

Visit Quad Cities honored for tourism accessibility efforts

Visit Quad Cities’ efforts to advance accessible tourism landed it top honors last week at…

Little Texas to headline Iowa 80’s Truckers Jamboree 

WALCOTT, Iowa – Country music’s Little Texas is coming to the World’s Largest Truckstop this…

River Bandits announce 2025 schedule 

As baseball season returns to the Quad Cities, the River Bandits are announcing a loaded…

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BHC celebrates Community College month with incentives 

To observe Community College Month in April, Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)…

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Illinois leaders oppose DOGE education, ag cuts

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 other state attorneys general this week in filing…

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QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal

The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and…

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Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

Family Resources director wins statewide victim justice award

Tee LeShoure, Family Resources’ director of community violence intervention, recently received the 2025 John and…

Hemispheres Bistro to close in April

The Hemispheres Bistro fine dining restaurant in Bettendorf will permanently close on Wednesday, April 30.…