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February QC jobless rate falls; IDES reports job losses

The February over-the-year unemployment rate was down in 11 Illinois metro areas, including the Quad Cities. However, the region also was among five metros...
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IEDA awards $40k in grants to grow rural Iowa economy

The State of Iowa awarded a total of $40,000 in grants aimed at driving more economic growth to two counties and two rural towns,...
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SCORE announces free webinars for April 

SCORE Central Region will offer a lineup of free Small Business Webinars in April to help you sharpen your skills and empower your business.  Register...
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Birdies for Charity tees up the 2025 JDC’s ‘philanthropic force’

After carding another record-breaking year in 2024, the John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity program launched its 32nd season today. The organization’s goal is...

New Hispanic Chamber director meets the community

Jesse Noriega got an official welcome as the new executive director of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) on Thursday, April...

Mel Foster Insurance honored as ‘Circle of Excellence Agency’ 

Western National Insurance Group has named Davenport-based Mel Foster Insurance as one of the Group’s Commercial Lines Circle of Excellence Agencies for 2025. The Circle...

Iowa Donor Network promotes organ and tissue donation in April 

Each April, the Iowa Donor Network (IDN) observes National Donate Life Month which highlights the critical need for organ, and tissue donation.  National Donate Life...

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