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Legat Architects acquires Central Indiana firm
Legat Architects announced this week that it has acquired the architecture and interior design firm of Studio 3 Design in Indianapolis. It marks Legat’s expansion into Indiana. Headquartered in Chicago with a footprint in the Quad Cities, Legat announced the…
IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history
A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…

ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development
The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – called “Born for This”…

QC Transit Summit seeks input on transportation services
Bi-State Regional Commission will host an urban transit summit from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 25,…

Fairport Fish Hatchery plans Earth Day events
FAIRPORT, Iowa – Friends of Fairport Fish Hatchery will hold their 2nd Annual Earth Day…

Go Red for Women Fundraiser April 2 at Red’s Threads
The best thing for your heart is taking care of yourself! Join Jen Peters, Kate…

WIU will waive application fee for new applicants in April
Western Illinois University (WIU) Undergraduate Admissions and the School of Graduate Studies will waive the…

Sculpture Garden a backdrop for meditation, yoga at the Figge
Large works of art are springing up at the Figge Art Museum in a Sculpture…

RI Rotary Club on mission to flood Africa with clean water
Since 2017 Rock Island Rotarians have been on a mission to provide clean water to…

‘Freedom Writers’ author inspires big River Bend Food Bank donations
Erin Gruwell witnessed the impact of hunger in her students’ faces, in their attitudes and…

The Hemp Doctor to be in the house for 2024 Grand Prix
The annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is welcoming a new national level sponsor: The…

Travelin’ Tom’s truck offers customers a little pick-me-up
Jennifer Kress lined up in front of Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck of West Davenport on…

Grow Clinton hosting Journey to Your Vision Seminar
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton is hosting a free, half-day seminar, The Journey to Your…

Laugh, learn at Muscatine Community College Latino Family Day
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Community College (MCC) will host Latino Family Day, a celebration for…

Bettendorf parks, public works employees nab awards
Bettendorf Public Works Department and Parks & Recreation Department employees Jason Manfull and Isaac Jacobs…

The Plex: ‘It’s an awesome place’
“Future focused.” That’s the phrase business owner Marlisa Barrett recently used to describe the growing…





