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Come ‘Back from the Dead’ in downtown Rock Island
Downtown Rock Island will transform into a hub of spooky fun and excitement during “Back from the Dead,” a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12. The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites residents and visitors to explore haunted attractions,…
Illowa Council hosts Scouting Clays fundraiser
Illowa Council Scouting America will host its 27th Annual Scouting Clays Classic on Friday and…
Freymann Photography opens shop in East Moline
Emily Freymann’s dream came true Saturday morning, July 13. After years of working and planning,…
Ascentra awards $11,000 in scholarships
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 11 area student members of…
O’Donnell Reist appointed Judicial District 7 judge
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced her appointment of Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as a district judge…
St. Ambrose named by Money as one of America’s Best
St. Ambrose University is celebrating another national recognition. Money.com recently published its annual list of…
Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith ending 28-year career
After 28 years of service with the Rock Island Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief Terry…
WIU-QC plans student visit days
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has announced a schedule of visit dates this summer and fall…
United Way launches ‘Write Start’ supply drive to help students
United Way Quad Cities is asking for the community’s help in providing 5,000 local students…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Bettendorf
Molly’s Cupcakes is closing its Bettendorf store. The business, located at 2503 53rd Ave., will…
Nielsen named president of Iowa American Water
Brad Nielsen has been named the new president of Iowa American Water. Mr. Nielsen, the…
Henry County names Wolf new tourism director
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois – The Henry County Tourism Bureau has selected Kelly Wolf, an experienced tourism/hospitality…
Crawford Brew Works celebrates opening of new kitchen
Adam Isaacson recently took a look at the menu for Crawford Brew Works’ new kitchen.…
Iowa Travel Industry Partners group shares wins, sets new goals
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) recently shared its fiscal year 2024 wins, introduced its…
Soft landing could be ahead for US, Deere economist says
Despite high interest rates and other challenges, the U.S. economy is not likely to experience…
‘This is family time’ – Thousands attend Truckers Jamboree
Nina Unruh was taking a break from the trucking business Thursday afternoon, July 11, by…
