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River Bend extends food pantry hours ahead of Thanksgiving
The SouthPark Mall Pantry in Moline, operated by River Bend Food Bank, has announced extended hours for Tuesday, Nov. 25, to help residents prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. The pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
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…
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…
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…
IowaWORKS Davenport office honored for veteran services
The IowaWORKS Davenport office has received national recognition for its work in helping veterans make…
Mel Foster Co. launches high-end Luxury Collection Division
Mel Foster Co. announced this week its new Luxury Collection Division to serve sellers seeking…
PACE: Program helps seniors stay in their homes
Elderly residents interested in getting help – and not going to a nursing home or…
