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Lee Enterprises cancels special meeting
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has cancelled a special meeting of its stockholders that had been scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19. The company also withdrew all proposals that were set to be considered at the meeting, according to…
Per Mar Security Services Unveils Redesigned Website
Per Mar Security Services has launched a redesigned website, permarsecurity.com that enhances the user experience…

Putnam Museum to host robotics program event
Teams of students from around eastern Iowa and western Illinois will meet on Saturday, Sept.…

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years with Quad Cities stop
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their “100 Year Tour” to the Vibrant Arena at…

Old YWCA to offer youth shelter at new Alan’s House
After two years of preparation, planning and renovation, the Quad Cities YWCA is preparing for…

Figge celebrates a century of collecting with new exhibition
The Figge Art Museum will open “100 Years of Collecting” on Sept. 13, an exhibition…

Mary Van Buer
Owner and Manager | Expressions Jewelers AGE: 36 Home: Davenport Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor…

Katie Thompson
Executive Director | Global Impact Initiative Owner, Founder | THE Clothing Co. AGE: 39 Home:…

Brett Stewart
Chief Operating Officer | ALM Positioners AGE: 39 Home: Davenport Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman…

Kelli Ruggeberg
Vice President, Human Resources Director | American Bank & Trust AGE: 37 Home: DeWitt, Iowa …

New Taylor Ridge school will give kids ‘best possible start’
TAYLOR RIDGE, Illinois – Johnna Kerres remembers when she was an 8-year-old girl. The adults…

LeClaire Chamber, Marketing Alliance will merge next year
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Two business advocate groups in this community will be joining forces in…

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology outlet
Martin Equipment has been named a Trimble Technology Outlet. That means Martin Equipment will now…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet marks 70th anniversary
Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s 45 retail stores – including Davenport and Moline – will celebrate…

JA of the Heartland seeks classroom volunteers to prepare students
Junior Achievement of the Heartland in Moline is currently recruiting classroom volunteers for the 2025–2026…

Bettendorf Police Department welcomes six new officers
The Bettendorf Police Department celebrated the addition of six new officers to its force on…





