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Augustana College to celebrate 150-year history Sept. 21
Augustana College will celebrate 150 years since its relocation to Rock Island with a celebration from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park. The event is free and open to the public. The college moved to its current…
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities takes off Sept. 19
For the 58th time since its inception, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities will take…
Cupcake fans welcome Molly’s to the QC
The new Molly’s Cupcakes, 2503 53rd Ave., Bettendorf, is already building a loyal fan base.…

Moline launches video platform to connect with residents
Moline residents now have a new way to connect with city officials through Rep’d, a…

LULAC Fiesta Night is at the Putnam Sept. 9
The Putnam Museum will host this year’s LULAC Fiesta Night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on…

Labor Day Parade: A time to ‘show unions are important’
“This is our day.” That was the word from Jeremy Hammer, a member of the…

Interstate projects speed forward, stall in parts of eastern Iowa
Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…

Over the Edge: Event brings in $160,000 and counting
“Over the Edge” – the annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

RI County Democrats’ Salute to Labor Picnic set for Monday
The Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee’s 54th Annual Salute to Labor Picnic on Monday,…

Trains, Planes & Automobiles event set
GENESEO, Illinois – The 17th annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles event will roar into this…

Channel Cat Water Taxi to end weekday service soon
The Channel Cat Water Taxi will wrap up its weekday schedule on Labor Day when…
QC parades step off Monday morning
Celebrate Labor Day Quad Cities style by visiting a parade in Rock Island or East…

Catch the Madness: Help QC win Iowa League of Cities award
Time is running out to help a Quad Cities joint digital public safety radio system…

Homestead Program: Rock Island home ready for new owner
Ametra Carrol looked at the Rock Island house and loved it. “It’s beautiful. All of…

Augustana to welcome one of its largest, most diverse classes
Augustana College is poised for a larger influx of students on move-in day Friday, Sept.…

Grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs districts
Western Illinois University, in partnership with Black Hawk College and local school districts, received a…





