Lee Enterprises fighting takeover attempt
Quad Cities-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is fighting a hostile takeover attempt by New York hedge fund Alden Global Capital.
The newspaper chain announced last...
MidWestOne Bank named Best Small Bank in Iowa
MidWestOne Bank was recently recognized in Newsweek Magazine’s 2022 America’s Best Banks rankings and named Best Small Bank in Iowa.
More than 2,600 FDIC-insured institutions...
Crafty Cat art fest returns for the holidays to RiverCenter
It’s holiday craft fest time.
One of the biggest craft events in the region will be the Crafty Cat indie art festival on Dec. 10-11...
QC hometowns, businesses get into the holiday spirit
Swedish elves will be roaming the streets of Bishop Hill, “ugly” Christmas sweaters will be on display in LeClaire, carriage rides will be offered...
Student Hunger Drive brings in an impressive 734,781 meals
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, the Student Hunger Drive returned for a 35th year with its largest food collection in five years.
Working with...
“We will be stronger together:” Clinton business groups to merge
CLINTON, Iowa -- Three Clinton economic and business advocate groups will merge soon into one organization.
“We will be stronger together,” said Andy Sokolovich, vice...
Sisters’ gift helps better the lives of fellow Mercer County residents
ALEDO, Ill. -- A grassroots organization -- powered by residents and created to write a strategic plan for Mercer County -- reports that it...
East Moline library entering new era, larger facility
The new year will usher in a new era for the East Moline Public Library.
The library is expected to move into a newly renovated...
UI Tippie College honors HNI’s Jeff Lorenger with Oscar C. Schmidt Award
MUSCATINE -- The shared value of putting people first has repeatedly brought together HNI Corporation’s leadership team and the University of Iowa’s Tippie College...
University honors SAU Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leaders
The St. Ambrose University Colleges of Health and Human Services, Arts and Sciences, and Business honored a group of alumni for outstanding leadership, scholarship...