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David Hull, a welding instructor at Black Hawk College, helps Azzy Thacher, 13, with a virtual welding exercise on Friday, March 6, during the Women in Manufacturing Summit at Black Hawk in Moline. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Women in Manufacturing Summit at Black Hawk College shows girls their place in blue-collar careers

For years, Paul Smith has been trying to change the face of manufacturing — one student at a time. Recently, he had about 100 of them to work with. “I hope they get the bug for these manufacturing jobs. They’re…

Underground Graphics unites trio of Dahl family businesses

GENESEO, Ill. – It might be said that Jason Dahl’s path to running a three-pronged…

Underground Graphics Henry County Revolving Loan Fund

Henry County loan program drives growth and local investments

GENESEO, Illinois – When Jason Dahl sought financing for a building to consolidate in one…

Henry County Revolving Loan Fund Underground Graphics

Bettendorf’s fire department ‘family’ getting new chief

These are changing times for Steven Knorrek and the Bettendorf Fire Department. Mr. Knorrek, a…

Interstate projects speed forward, stall in parts of eastern Iowa

Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…

I-80 Construction

Homestead Program: Rock Island home ready for new owner

Ametra Carrol looked at the Rock Island house and loved it. “It’s beautiful. All of…

homestead program rock island

lift Women’s Foundation celebrates rebrand, supporters

We are excited to announce that lift Women’s Foundation is the new name and face…

lift Women's Foundation

Fareway opens – ‘This is exactly what LeClaire needs’

LECLAIRE – The grocery shopping carts are filling up today in this community. That’s because…

QC welcomes rock wall at Dick’s House of Sport

The 30-foot-tall rock climbing wall at Dick’s House of Sport  has a way of attracting…

‘Over the Edge’ has raised more than $1M for BBBS

“Over the Edge for Kids’ Sake” – the urban rappelling event that has raised big…

‘Vettes on River’ will be Aug. 26 in LeClaire

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Vettes on the River  – a show featuring more than 250 Corvettes…

Mercy Iowa City gets mercy

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) has a tagline on its website that…

Mercy Iowa City

Sorensen: Group O is a ‘story of success’

MILAN – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) is calling Group O a company that is…

Moline City Council OKs waste transfer station near QC airport

The Moline City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 22, approved locating a $15 million nonhazardous waste…

transfer station waste

Moline Council hires MKSK to craft once-in-a-lifetime riverfront plan

A world-class team is ready to get to work on its promise to create a…

Moline's riverfront

Molly’s Cupcakes: QC has new place to get sweet treats

Gaberiella Stevens was busy putting blue icing on a cake during a recent work day…