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Banned Books event features intellectual freedom pioneer Pico
The Rock Island Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will host their annual Banned Books Read-Out on Monday, Oct. 6, featuring special guest Steven Pico, a key figure in the landmark Supreme Court case Board of Education, Island Trees Union…
Augustana is the No. 9 best Midwest liberal arts school in 2024
Augustana College is ranked No. 9 on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s 2024 Best Colleges…
RI’s Artsy Bookworm to close little house store in three weeks
Independent Rock Island bookstore Artsy Bookworm will close its brick and mortar store later this…
Dog parks in QC to reopen between this Friday, Saturday
Dog parks across the region will be reopening this week. In late November, several dog…
BHC accepting nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame
The Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation is accepting nominations for its Class of 2024 Alumni…
American Power Systems to award a $5,000 STEM scholarship
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for the Thomas K.…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…
Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7
Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…
Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings
Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…
First QC baby of 2024 arrives at 12:04 p.m. Jan. 1
The Quad Cities’ first baby of 2024 arrived at 12:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1,…
QC Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications
Local students may now apply for more than 70 scholarship opportunities again totaling over $500,000…
Safety Summit is Jan. 11 at BHC
Learn more about safety in the workplace at the Safety Summit going on Thursday, Jan.…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Isabel Bloom crafts gifts with ‘meaning’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Iowa Business Council focuses 2024 agenda on growth
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released a 2024 legislative agenda that is once again…
WaterMark Corners, a key Moline Centre fixture, to close
WaterMark Corners, a Moline Centre pioneer and John Deere Commons staple, is closing its doors,…
