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Grow QC report offers guide to region’s high-demand jobs
Inspired by the work of the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s education analysis and workforce Thrive Quad Cities report, Grow Quad Cities released its own comprehensive study Thursday, Dec. 11, highlighting the top 100 in-demand jobs in the bi-state region.…
Arsenal unit has new commanding officer
The U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) on Arsenal Island has a new command team. Maj.…

ABI accepting 2025 Legends in Manufacturing nominations
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is accepting nominations for the 2025…

IA NICE hosts ‘A Faith Under Siege’ film about Russia’s war with Ukraine Film’s producers to stop in for local screening, Q&A
DEWITT, Iowa — A special screening of “A Faith Under Siege: Russia’s Hidden War…

‘It’s all about the trucks’ at Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa – Kate Whiting loves showing off her restored 1973 Kenworth W900A truck called…

Lights, camera, action: Fresh Films shoots at RI Arts Alley
The cameras will be rolling on Sunday and Monday, July 20-21, in Rock Island’s Arts…

WIU professor receives prestigious research program award
Western Illinois University Communication professor Chris Carpenter has been honored with the 2025 John E.…

Circa ’21 presents ‘Practically Perfect’ debut of Mary Poppins
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings the magic of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins to…

Heart to play Vibrant Arena Aug. 24, tickets on sale Friday
Heart is extending its Royal Flush Tour 2025. The iconic rock band’s momentum continues into…

Tennant kept on trucking through JDC volunteer chairmanship
Aaron Tennant could not wipe the smile off his face as he presented the John…

Funeral home will be built in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Law Jones Cremation and Funeral Care has announced plans to build a…

‘Heavy Metal’ camp helps attract, train future electricians
Charlie Hafner thinks he will be an electrician. “Ever since I could hold a screwdriver,…

UnityPoint Health receives award for cardiac performance
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Rock Island have been recognized with the American College…

Heartland British Autofest roaring into LeClaire
LECLAIRE – The 38th annual Heartland British Autofest is set for Saturday, Aug. 2, on…

Former Dispatch building may reopen as apartments next year
The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting…

SBA awards $951,000 in loans to three QC businesses
Among the 27 loans valued at nearly $9 million backed last month by the U.S.…





