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RDA awards $2.27M in grants, launches ‘Transformational Initiatives’
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board approved 69 fall grant awards totaling $2,278,448 at its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. The funding supports a diverse range of community development efforts focusing on economic development,…
Fastest Growing Company C&W Transport records 337% growth
C&W Transport Solutions was named the QCBJ’s Fastest Growing Company at a Thursday, Nov. 5,…
Tiphanie’s restaurant closing its doors Saturday
Tiphanie’s, a downtown Davenport restaurant and bakery, is closing its business. Business owner Tiphanie Cannon…
Quad Cities Fall Success Fair Nov. 13 in Rock Island
The Quad Cities Fall Success Fair returns Thursday, Nov. 13, to link veterans, job seekers,…
QC area agencies win IFA grants to assist homeless
Four Quad Cities area social service agencies are among 42 Iowa agencies to receive Iowa…
Gerks to lead Grow Clinton marketing, events
CLINTON, Iowa – Antonia “Toni” Gerks has been hired as the new director of marketing…
The Blessing Tree returns to Downtown Bettendorf
The Blessing Tree tradition returns to Downtown Bettendorf for its 27th year, offering the Quad…
Former EICC leader will be interim college president in Des Moines
The former interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is about to start another new…
Fareway addresses food insecurity with help of customers
Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and…
Figge expands museum access; will help feed hungry
The Figge Art Museum is offering free admission for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and…
Bluegrass Hall of Fame artist to take Aledo Opera House stage
ALEDO, Illinois – The Aledo Opera House is proud to present an evening of world-class…
Alzheimer’s Association honors Iowa caregivers, adds resources
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is recognizing the nearly 12 million Americans who provide unpaid…
Sign-up begins for states’ heating assistance programs
MidAmerican Energy is reminding customers that heating bill assistance may be available for those who…
MRA program aims to develop young professionals
A new MRA program, “Developing the Young Professional,” is set to launch Jan. 19 and…
Work begins on new Birchwood South Office Building
A new 30,000-square-foot office and retail building is starting to take shape near Davenport’s ultra-busy…
Voters OK $27M police station bond issue in a landslide
After an overwhelming number of Bettendorf voters said “yes” to a $27 million referendum on…
