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Bettendorf Rotary accepting applications for nonprofit grants 

The Rotary Club of Bettendorf is now accepting applications for grants of up to $5,000 from qualified Quad Cities non-profit organizations. The Rotary Club’s grants committee will consider applications from non-profit organizations that provide basic human services, serve youth or…

Clinton Public Library hosts TALK session at GROW Clinton

Join the Clinton Public Library for a LibraryTALK session at the Grow Clinton office,  721…

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Trinity Rock Island, Bettendorf lauded for heart attack care

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island and Bettendorf received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR…

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Anderson records 100% pro-small business NFIB score

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson received a perfect score on the National Federation of Independent…

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Breakdancing at OIympics a windfall for Iowa’s Raygun

A viral breakdancing performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has proven to be…

Floatzilla 2024: Is this the year the record is broken?

Get your kayaks and canoes ready. It’s almost Floatzilla time. Floatzilla 2024  – the largest…

Registration open for JA Stock Market Challenge

Junior Achievement of the Heartland and RSM US LLP are teaming up to present the…

Get prepared – Emergency Resource Fair is Saturday

 Do you know what to do if a disaster hits your family? A family-friendly event…

Law creates Community-Based Corrections Task Force

A new Illinois law inspired by a Rock Island probation officer will create a Community-Based…

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APS named Small Business Supplier of Year

Davenport-based American Power Systems (APS) has been named the Small Business Supplier of the Year…

Vets, students get free bus rides in Bettendorf

Military veterans and many students can now get free rides on Bettendorf Transit buses. The…

Vettes on River takes over LeClaire riverfront on Aug. 24

LECLAIRE – The LeClaire Levee will be filled with shiny Corvettes as the 2024 Vettes…

First Central to host Grilling for Charity event

CLINTON, Iowa –  First Central State Bank will continue its tradition this month of Grilling…

WIU cuts 89 faculty, staff; launches cost-saving measures

A total of 89 faculty and staff positions are being cut as part of the…

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An ‘uncommon life’ – Thousands honor Herbert Hoover legacy

WEST BRANCH, Iowa – Joe Jaynes wants people to get to know Herbert Hoover. Mr.…

Alternating Currents kicks off Thursday at Schwiebert Park

Alternating Currents’ kickoff events previously scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, in Rock Island’s Arts Alley…

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