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Katie Thompson
Executive Director | Global Impact Initiative Owner, Founder | THE Clothing Co. AGE: 39 Home: Coal Valley Education: Western Illinois University, Lewis University Family: Husband, Chuck Home (childhood): Joy, Illinois How long in current job? THE Clothing Co, April 2019;…
Downtown EM open for business despite street construction
Quad Citians hoping to make their way to downtown East Moline are urged to continue…

Rock Island residents invited to ‘tell on’ neighbors’ yards
Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating…

QC Civic Conversations hosting Rule of Law forum
QC Civic Conversations will present “The Importance of the Rule of Law,” a community forum,…

WQPT PBS community initiative celebrates nation’s semiquincentennial
WQPT will celebrate our country’s upcoming semiquincentennial through a new community initiative, “America 250.” Throughout…

Strawhacker new America’s SBDC state director in Iowa
Austin Strawhacker is the Iowa Small Business Development Center’s new state director, replacing SBDC Iowa’s…

QC Chamber celebrates key federal tax change wins
Quad Cities Chamber leaders are lauding the new federal tax law signed recently by President…

Six Quad Cities credit unions unite to support NEST Café
Six credit unions across the Quad Cities came together recently to provide a needed financial…

U.S. home prices continue upward trend into 2025, FHFA reports
U.S. home prices rose 4% between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter…

Basic Life Saving, food certification offered at Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College offers professional development courses designed to assist professionals in earning certifications and…

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland comes to Adler
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is set to bring its captivating blend of cirque artistry and…

Iowa 80’s Truckers Jamboree draws 45,000 over three days
WALCOTT, Iowa — The annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree drew 45,658 attendees over three days last…

Davenport details damages from Friday storm
Cleanup continues across the Quad Cities from the severe weekend weather that ripped through the…

Foodies can taste, vote, win at Friday’s Taste of Mercado
Moline’s Floreciente Neighborhood will play host to the ultimate food tasting showdown at the Second…

Rob Wolfe to host QC Teacher Appreciation Night, launch scholarship
Rob Wolfe, a star of the hit TV show American Pickers, will host “Teacher Appreciation…

Join Downtown Rock Island for new letters photo contest
The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are hosting a photo contest…
