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RDA awards $2.27M in grants, launches ‘Transformational Initiatives’
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board approved 69 fall grant awards totaling $2,278,448 at its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. The funding supports a diverse range of community development efforts focusing on economic development,…
McCloud named Rock Island chief of police
Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson announced Thursday, May 16, that he has selected Interim…

HNI increases quarterly dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced earlier this week that its board of directors declared…

New security enhances Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced the addition of more security features…

Books for sale at Moline library
Shop til you drop at the Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation Book Sale…

Escape the alcohol-induced fog during Mental Health Awareness Month
We all know about Dry January, but let’s talk about giving up alcohol this May…

Nonprofits are an undeniable economic driver
Nonprofits are an undeniable economic driver — the more than 4,000 Quad Cities nonprofits make…

Deere reports $2.370 billion in 2Q net income
Deere & Co. again lowered its full-year outlook for net income as demand for its…

QC audience hears status report on commercial real estate market
The commercial real estate market in the Quad Cities offers great opportunities with much of…

Project NOW hosts exhibit Evicted
“One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight.” In the time it took a crowd…

Ascentra creates $60,000 grant for Humility Homes
Ascentra Credit Union and the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation have established a $60,000 grant to…

Illinois students can win scholarships through agriculture photo contest
Students aged 8 to 18 are invited to submit photos of their unique vision of…

Snyder joins MSA as senior public works project engineer
MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced the hiring of Jason Snyder, who will serve as…

Three QC small businesses receiving manufacturing grants
Three Quad Cities businesses have been awarded grants through the new Made in Illinois Grant…

Iron Tee Golf opens; new facility will ‘make memories’
Charlie Saddoris stopped by the new Iron Tee Golf entertainment facility late Tuesday, May 14,…

New hotel to add ‘synergy’ to Bettendorf’s growing Plex area
A new 86-room hotel will help bring “synergy” to the many businesses and sporting features…





