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World Ballet Company brings Great Gatsby Ballet to Adler on Oct. 7
The World Ballet Company will bring “The Great Gatsby Ballet” to the Adler Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 7, as part of its national tour honoring the novel’s 100th anniversary. For tickets and details, visit https://worldballetcompany.com/. Following a successful 80-show world…
Black Hawk College renovation projects move forward
Black Hawk College is moving forward with its series of renovations and updates on the…

Matson appointed to national trade group committee
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson has been appointed to the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee by the…

East Moline Community Fund awards $22,500 in grants
The East Moline Community Fund Committee on Friday, Oct. 6, announced that it is providing…

Rock Island hires Milan native as in-house city attorney
Milan native Leslie Day joined the City of Rock Island as its in-house staff attorney…

Avoiding government shutdown
As of the publication of this editorial, it appears that the United States government is…

RI County Health Department has limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
The Rock Island County Health Department announced today, Thursday, Oct. 5, that it finally has…

SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses
In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the…

FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities
Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in…

Learn tips on growing your team with Women Lead Change
The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to…

Royal Neighbors seeks to grow giving exponentially
Since taking over at Royal Neighbors of America in January, President & CEO Zarifa Reynolds…

QC urged to Walk for Freedom to help save trafficking victims
Quad Citians who want to raise awareness of human trafficking and walk to aid victims…

Steamboat Island: Project will improve ‘mosaic of river habitats’
PRINCETON, Iowa – A $33.6 million habitat restoration project is underway with the goal of…

Freight House becomes Fright House Fridays in October
The Freight House will transform into the Fright House After Dark on Friday evenings throughout…

Levee Safety Act aims to prevent costly, dangerous floods
Thirty years after the Quad Cities and other river communities were inundated by the Great…

Merrill Steel to expand Camanche plant, add 94 jobs
CAMANCHE, Iowa – Merrill Steel has announced plans for an $18.3 million expansion here that…





