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WIU Bilingual Early Learning & Family Center hosts party
Ten years after it was first envisioned, Western Illinois University leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon Wednesday, Oct. 8, at WIU’s Bilingual Early Learning & Family Center designed to help children achieve their dreams. The center, which also serves as an…
Rock Island Library marks Southwest Branch’s 50 years today
Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch first opened 50 years ago as a tiny extension…

‘Spectacular’ hotel/business buildings planned for Davenport
A new two-building hotel/mixed-use business facility is starting to take shape and could be under…

Garbage Glam: Recycling Fashion Show will be at Putnam
The Putnam Museum’s second annual Recycling Fashion Show, Garbage Glam, is set for 7 p.m.…

College BASH event set for Oct. 10
The Scott Community College BASH 2024 – a scholarship fundraising event with food and prizes…

Chief Bladel graduates from FBI National Academy
Davenport Police Chief Jeffery Bladel was among the latest class of graduates from the FBI…

Trinity Health Foundation sponsors free lifestyle education event Sept. 26
Trinity Health Foundation will host the 16th annual V.R. Alla Community Symposium to help educate…

Nonprofits can apply for River Bluff Community Foundation grants
Nonprofits working to enhance and improve the quality of life in the Iowa communities of…

Cirque Christmas coming to Adler on Dec. 23
“A Magical Cirque Christmas” returns Monday, Dec. 23, to twist, flip and jingle all the…

University of Iowa to play Washington State at Vibrant Nov. 15
Tickets will go on sale this week for the University of Iowa men’s basketball team game …

Modern Woodmen earns Bicycle Friendly Business award
The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Modern Woodmen of America with a bronze-level Bicycle…

‘He believed in making a difference’
ELDRIDGE – William “Bill” Tubbs – the former owner of the North Scott Press newspaper…

‘They would be very proud of this’
Barbara Johnson said her parents – the late Jack and Pat Bush – would be…

Flanagan relaunches her management consulting firm
A veteran human resources professional is back on her own with the relaunch of Laura…

Women Lead Change announces QC Conference lineup
A leadership expert, a recruiter, a Paralympian and an Academy Award screenwriter and actor will…

Marcus & Millichap facilitate sale of Elmore Avenue Shoppes
Elmore Avenue Shoppes in Davenport have been sold to a new owner in a deal…





