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Augustana UMC seeks partners for regional problem solving
Augustana College’s Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) is inviting applications for community partnerships through its Augustana Accelerator program. Cities, counties, and local organizations are encouraged to submit proposals for one-to two-year collaborations aimed at addressing high-priority regional challenges. The Augustana Accelerator…
From the Mississippi to the mountains: Culture matters and it always will
The jagged peaks of Montana rise spectacularly around us, a stunning backdrop for this new…
Life Breads Bakery closes storefront
Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery has permanently closed its storefront business at 1509 Harrison St., Davenport.…
United Way’s free tax assistance locations open Feb. 1
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) now is accepting appointments for its annual free tax assistance…
Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations
State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is the new chair of the Illinois Senate Committee…
Nominations open for Clinton Hometown’s Walk of Fame
CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Hometown Pride is seeking nominations for inductees into its fifth annual…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Stakeholders prepare to tackle NorthPark study
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Little Rock Nine isn’t Black, white history, it’s U.S. history
Sixty-seven years after the Little Rock Nine was escorted by armed soldiers from the 101st…
QC farm show highlights new products, traditional tools
Kanon Howe was having a great time at the 2025 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment…
Honkamp announces three new principals
Honkamp, P.C. has announced the addition of three new principals to the Iowa-based firm, including…
River Bandits announce coaching staff, new manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced their…
August retires as president of Liberty Pattern Co.
NEW LIBERTY, Iowa – Gary August, the longtime general manager and president of the Liberty…
Bettendorf Library launches new mobile app
The Bettendorf Public Library is launching a new mobile app to provide patrons access to…
Bettendorf celebrates the season with Winter Carnival
Catch a case of cabin fever? Bettendorf has the cure and invites the community to…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Oertel Metal continues to grow, make new products
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Why employers should ‘kick the tires’ on DoD interns
Not only does the Army’s SkillBridge Program help separating service members transition to civilian life,…
