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Q&A: Lysa Hegland, president, CEO, JA of the Heartland
A month into her tenure as Junior Achievement of the Heartland’s new president and CEO, Lysa Hegland is putting her local roots and experience to work to continue growing that organization’s impact on youth. Ms. Hegland was hired on Wednesday,…
WIU to offer Rural Residency Summer Symposium
The Western Illinois University (WIU) Office of Teacher Education will host the 2024 Rural Residency…

It’s difficult to find reliable young talent, MRA survey says
The latest Hot Topic Survey by MRA shows demonstrating a strong work ethic and reliability…

Women of Influence: ‘Superheroes in disguise’ are honored
A group of local women was honored for helping the community, helping people and being…

EICC expands commercial truck driver program to Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – With a new Great Dane semi-trailer emblazoned with its logos serving as…

QC urged to race to support TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon
Joe Moreno is getting ready for another run. And he’s hoping the community will show…

New $38.9M St. Joan of Arc Catholic school set to break ground
St. Joan of Arc Foundation is inviting the public to join it for a groundbreaking…

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling acquires Missouri company
Iowa-based Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. announced Tuesday, May 21, that it has acquired Trenton Coca-Cola…

QC criteriums anchor Memorial Day weekend of cycling
The 57th Kwik Star Criterium will roll out on Monday, May 27, in the Village…

Improvements approved for Sunset Marina
Improvements are coming soon to Rock Island’s Sunset Marina. The Rock Island City Council recently…

Figge receives Inspire Iowa grant
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport is among six tourism entities statewide to receive a…

Russell Industrial Park buildings sold for $42.6M
Two buildings in the Russell Industrial Park in Davenport have been sold for $42.6 million…

Reynolds, NASCAR exec among ABI Conference headliners
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference begins Tuesday…

Pet Supplies Plus to open in Bettendorf
A new Pet Supplies Plus store will open at 3280 Middle Road in Bettendorf. The…

QC business community welcomes U-Connect
Holly Katko remembers growing up on the farm in Durant, Iowa. Her father wanted her…

Channel Cat Water Taxi launches new season Friday
The Channel Cat Water Taxi service will officially launch its 2024 season at 9 a.m.…





