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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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

Tapestry Farms’ McGlynn to receive top Iowa humanitarian award
Ann McGlynn, who launched the Quad Cities nonprofit group that grows food and helps refugees,…

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





