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WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal
Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to social mobility, according to the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. WIU was named the No. 68 university in the country for social mobility and…
CASI hosts first summer concert Thursday
The Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) is hosting the first of its summer concert…

Iowa 80 Truckstop hosts Hawkeye Meet & Greet
WALCOTT, Iowa – The Iowa 80 Truckstop will host a Meet & Greet with several…

RI National Cemetery to host 108th Colored Troops regiment honors
The Rock Island National Cemetery will host a ceremony honoring the soldiers of the 108th…

Hintze: Community ‘genuinely impressed’ with new Iron Tee
Shortly after the new Iron Tee Golf entertainment facility opened in mid-May, Ryan Hintze had…

‘Longtime dream’ – Musco welcomes new fabrication building
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Musco Lighting company is getting ready for a lot more business.…

Mayor: Davenport is a ‘beacon of awesomeness’
People will soon look at Davenport as a “beacon of awesomeness.” Davenport Mayor Mike Matson…

Pet Supplies Plus opens store in Bettendorf
An employee of Pet Supplies Plus in Bettendorf was taking a seven-year-old dog to the…

Wilson, Rosner receive WIU-QC Core Value Awards
WQPT Director of Development Terry Wilson and Western Illinois University Quad Cities Spaces Manager Thomas…

Go Purple to support Alzheimer’s, Brain Awareness Month
GrowClinton is encouraging residents to Go Purple in June in support of Alzheimer’s and Brain…

Whitey’s cones to help Bethany for Children and Families June 17
Purchasing a sweet treat next week can help Bethany for Children and Families. Whitey’s Ice…

Gilda’s Club to host oral health workshop
Gilda’s Club is hosting a free educational workshop from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24,…

Elite college golfers earn exemptions for 2024 JDC
Big Ten Golfer of the Year Jackson Buchanan, of the University of Illinois, and NCAA…

Students to hop on Plant Discovery Bus this fall
After more than a quarter century of opening its gates to students of all ages,…

Safety-focused union contractors build community IMPACT
On June 6, the Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council celebrated a remarkable record of…

Comeback story: Great River Brewery returns after 5 years
A great business comeback story is complete. The Great River Brewery in downtown Davenport has…





