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City of Rock Island plans open house set Saturday
The City of Rock Island will hold the 2nd Annual Open House from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4 in front of its police and fire stations on 5th Avenue between 12th and 14th streets. Bring your family…
Teens group awards nearly $30K to QC nonprofits
An organization for young people in the Quad Cities has awarded almost $30,000 to help…

Coolest Thing Made in Iowa down to 4 finalists
A pipe organ, sports lighting, emergency housing structures and a self-propelled baler – all made…

Kent’s Grain Processing Corporation given 2023 Pinnacle Award
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), part of the KENT Corporation family of companies,…

City to hold Rock Island Unplugged event May 29
The City of Rock Island is hosting another Unplugged event, featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and…

JDC offering different 4th of July fireworks
Caitlin Clark. Blake Shelton. Darius Rucker. While last summer’s star-studded John Deere Classic was a…

Torch Run: QC officers support Special Olympics
Orlando Rodriguez is getting ready for some new adventures this month. On Monday morning, May…

QCBT’s Anderson retiring in 2025; Ekizian to become CEO
Quad City Bank & Trust CEO John Anderson will retire after 40 years in banking…

Welding competition: All it takes is a spark
The air crackled with anticipation as the rhythmic hum of welding machines filled the Blong…

Iowa treasurer announces College Savings giveaway
Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans of the benefits of the state’s 529 accounts…

Dine out to support Rock Island and Moline libraries
Quad Citians can support Rock Island and Moline libraries by having dinner out on Tuesday,…

QC invited to Explore the River from May 28-Aug. 31
Registration now is open for the Explore the River Series, part of River Action’s Summer…

WIU event discusses fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Western Illinois University in collaboration with the Quad Cities Graduate Center will host a “How…

Join River Action looking for a QC scavenger hunt
River Action is looking for explorers to take on its 5th annual Explore and Seek…

Figge Art Museum unveils centuries-old manuscripts
Some of the oldest works in the Figge Art Museum’s collection are now on view…

UPDATE: IEDA Board approves assistance for Davenport data center
Davenport leaders are celebrating Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approval of a High-Quality Jobs…




