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Wreaths Across America reaches Arsenal cemetery Saturday

The graves of thousands of fallen heroes in the Quad Cities will soon  be decorated with holiday wreaths thanks to the efforts of a national program, local volunteers and a financial services organization. The Rock Island National Cemetery will participate…

It’s a sweet start – Small Town Pastry Cafe celebrates 5 years

Small Town Pastry Cafe is a paradise for foodies, according to its many fans who…

Sullivan graduates from US Chamber development institute

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zack Sullivan graduated from the Institute for Organization Management…

U.S. Chamber Geneseo Chamber development

5 Scott County companies awarded $3.26M in May SBA loans

Loans valued at more than $3.26 were awarded in May to five Scott County businesses…

Iowa SBA Loans Grape Life

Bogguss to headline Visit MerCo’s Ride 17 Music Festival

Grammy-winning country music Artist Suzy Bogguss will headline this year’s Ride 17 Music Festival, the…

Suzy Bogguss Ride 17 Visit MerCo

UnityPoint volunteers receive Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Four UnityPoint Health volunteers received Governor’s Volunteer Awards from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt.…

Governor's Volunteer Awards UnityPoint Health Afib

Whitey’s Cones for Kids to benefit Bethany will be June 16

Have a Whitey’s ice cream cone and help out Bethany for Children & Family Services…

Whitey's Ice Cream Cones for Kids Bethany for Children & Families.

Black Hawk College receives ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

Black Hawk College  recently earned the Great Place to Work certification, a national recognition based…

student services Board of trustees Black Hawk College

Russell to build Gateway Gastroenterology in Missouri

Davenport-based Russell will be the general contractor on a new endoscopy center in Chesterfield, Missouri,…

Mike Poster CFO Russell Missouri Schroeder Gateway Gastroenterology

Bettendorf’s Be Downtown is ‘all about community’ 

A celebration shining a spotlight on Bettendorf featured music, kids making bubbles, professional wrestling, lots…

Plans to move forward for a new Bettendorf police station

City of Bettendorf leaders announced last week that planning will go forward on a possible…

WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media

Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country…

CPB WVIK WQPT

Davenport is good ‘place to do business,’ mayor says

Davenport is a “riverfront gem” that is attracting more businesses, more jobs, is getting national…

‘American Pickers’ star to open museum devoted to burlesque

A new museum that celebrates burlesque heritage and performance will open in Davenport later this…

burlesque colby /American Pickers

Tapestry Farms’ McGlynn to receive top Iowa humanitarian award

Ann McGlynn, who launched the Quad Cities nonprofit group that grows food and helps refugees,…

GIFT Gardens

First Central State Bank donates $50K to arboretum project

CLINTON, Iowa –  First Central State Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Eastern Iowa…

first central state bank arboretum