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Project NOW to host memorial service Friday 

Project NOW and Christian Care will host its annual memorial service Friday morning,  commemorating those who have died in the homeless community.  The year’s memorial will commemorate 29 individuals and will begin at 6 a.m. outside the Project NOW headquarters…

Renewables aren’t everything

The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable…

Former Moline newspaper building still set to become apartments

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building in downtown Moline is “on track” to become a…

MUSCO named top workplace by Des Moines Register 

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Musco has been named a 2025 Iowa Top Workplace by the Des…

WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal

Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to…

Bettendorf to hold first ever public safety open house Oct. 4

The Bettendorf Police and Fire departments will host the inaugural Public Safety Open House from…

police station survey

Aligning industry & education to build tomorrow’s workforce 

Local industry is facing a challenge that’s too familiar – finding skilled, dependable workers who…

Ice problem forces Taylor Swift tribute band to perform at Rust Belt

  The Taylor Swift tribute band Blank Space will move its weekend performance to the…

With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader

There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to:…

$50.6B transportation plan could put QC passenger rail on track

Local leaders are celebrating the inclusion of $388.8 million for Quad Cities passenger rail in…

train passenger rail

Q&A: Lysa Hegland, president, CEO, JA of the Heartland

A month into her tenure as Junior Achievement of the Heartland’s new president and CEO,…

Nelson built lasting legacy at JA of the Heartland

When Dougal Nelson retires from Junior Achievement of the Heartland this week, the visionary CEO…

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.…

QCAR extends deadline for ADU design contest to Oct. 15

The Quad Cities Area REALTORs (QCAR) has extended the deadline for its new Accessory Dwelling…

QCAR accessory dwelling unites ADU

Moline gets set to welcome four new retail stores

Four new retail stores are taking shape in and near a former Hy-Vee grocery store,…

Shive-Hattery acquires Houston-based Montgomery Roth

Shive-Hattery is expanding its footprint in the nation’s Southwest with its recent acquisition of Montgomery…

Shive-Hattery