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Quad Cities Aero, Black Hawk partner on aeronautics certificate
Aspiring pilots can now earn a private pilot license through a new Professional Aeronautics Certificate (PAC) program, a partnership between Quad Cities Aero and Black Hawk College. The new certificate program aims to address the nation’s growing shortage of professional…
Crawford Co. grows by reviving old warehousing
In a small corner of west Rock Island, Crawford Company is rejuvenating and repurposing once…
Clinton to dedicate football legend Duke Slater’s statue
CLINTON, Iowa – A statue to honor football legend Frederick “Duke” Slater is almost ready…
College Savings Iowa rebrands itself as ISave 529
ISave 529 is the new name for Iowa’s direct-sold 529 plan, formerly College Savings Iowa,…
Grilling for Charity event will be in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition of Grilling for Charity…
RI takes 1st steps to attract first cannabis dispensary
Nature’s Treatment of Illinois cannabis dispensary and a Stern Beverage Co. distributorship would relocate from…
29th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to roar along new route
Downtown Rock Island will be filled with thousands of race fans this Labor Day weekend…
‘This is fantastic’ – Grand opening held for Kobe Sushi & Hibachi
John Jiang was hoping Tuesday’s hot, muggy weather was not going to hurt people’s urges…
Kewanee to go Hog-Fest wild on Labor Day weekend
KEWANEE, Illinois – In Kewanee, Labor Day weekend is synonymous with its annual Hog Fest. …
River Action golf car tours scheduled
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6.…
Missing $572.9k found at Iowa State Fair Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating another outstanding year of finding Iowans’ missing money…
RI County hosts free household hazardous waste collection
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…
Leaders, stakeholders to help guide NorthPark Mall rebirth plan
An ambitious strategy to right-size and reimagine Davenport’s NorthPark Mall as a hub of activity…
Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…
Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…
