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MetroLINK celebrates Centre Station renovations 

Centre Station in Moline has never been just a bus station. Likewise, its operator MetroLINK has never just been a transit system.  Both Centre Station and the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) have been forces in connecting…

First Central’s ‘Grilling’ fundraisers bring  in over $19,000

CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank delivered more than $19,000 to local non-profits through…

Stanley Consultants host MATHCOUNTS student competition 

UPDATE: Because of the pending winter storm, the MATHCOUNTS competition has been rescheduled to Thursday,…

Clinton Bald Eagle Watch events are set

CLINTON, Iowa – The 41st annual Clinton Bald Eagle Watch will feature several events on…

The annual Quad City Bald Eagle Days will be Friday through Sunday, Jan. 6-8, at the QCCA Expo Center, 2641 4th Ave., Rock Island. CREDIT QCCA EXPO CENTER

SHIIP-SMP seeks volunteer Medicare counselors across Iowa

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are looking for…

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ImpactLife seeks donors to boost blood supply hit by disasters

ImpactLife is calling for donors in the Quad Cities and beyond to help replenish its…

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Pickleball power

Pickleball is more than just a fun sport to Steven Morrison. The Bettendorf man and…

Bettendorf Starbucks workers ask NLRB to OK union vote

Full and part-time baristas and shift supervisors at Starbucks’ location at 931 Middle Road, Bettendorf,…

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$128k site readiness grant marks ‘tremendous step’ for East Moline

The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant to help the city…

QC unemployment rate rises to 4.5%, jobs decline in December

The Quad Cities was among three Illinois metropolitan statistical areas posting an increase in their…

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Bettendorf mayor wins Salvation Army battle of bells

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher has again won the battle of the bells as he helped…

Augustana College library awarded for diversity efforts

Augustana College’s Tredway Library received the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) award…

SCRA funds renovations at Camp Liberty

 NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – A Girls Scouts camp near here is getting a new look,…

Community Foundation welcomes new board members

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has added Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts and Laura…

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Prairie State, Martin Tractor join Heritage Tractor family

Martin Tractor and Prairie State Tractor John Deere dealerships, including locations in the Quad Cities…

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New grant to advance health care careers in Iowa

A new grant has been established to address Iowa’s need to grow its healthcare workforce…