Eight products advance in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and MidWestOne Bank announced Thursday, May 15, the top eight products moving on in the 2025...
St. Ambrose’s merger with Mount Mercy advances
The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs, increasing market share and diversifying operations. And, ideally the...
Illinois payroll jobs hit monthly record as unemployment steadiesÂ
Nonfarm payrolls in Illinois increased by 4,100, or 0.1%, over the month to reach a new record high of 6,172,500 payroll jobs in April,...
Ahrens named leader of Davenport Schools Foundation
The Davenport Schools Foundation has hired an experienced government and nonprofit leader as its new executive director.
Steve Ahrens was appointed to the leadership role,...
Moline Regional Community Foundation awards scholarships
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF), partnering with its generous donors, has awarded its 2025 scholarships to dedicated students to invest in their future.
“Whether...
Illinois Treasurer awards grant to Christian CareÂ
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced a $20,000 grant to Christian Care, a nonprofit organization in Rock Island that provides shelter, food, and support...
Esprit de Corps Toastmasters to host open house May 21
Esprit de Corps Toastmasters will hold a free open house on Wednesday, May 21, featuring guest speaker Col. Aaron M. Williams, commander of the...
Learn about Corps’ Sabula Lakes project on May 20
SABULA, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will hold an open house Tuesday, May 20, to update the public...
Iowa’s role in restoring America’s maritime dominance
President Trump’s Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance Executive Order was issued on April 9, 2025. Iowa is ready.Â
We all appreciate how Iowa is embracing its...