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Shopping small will keep small businesses bright
Our downtowns are full of energy, creativity and holiday spirit this season! Store windows are looking jolly, and twinkling lights are lining our downtown blocks. But this year, more than ever, our small businesses need you to shop local. With…
Work begins on possible Centennial Bridge replacement
Plans are moving forward to possibly replace the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Rock Island…

After looking inward, Bettendorf finds next police chief
Doug Scott, the Bettendorf Police Department lieutenant who leads the city’s Investigative Services Bureau, will…

QC can help ACEC Illinois pick Engineering Works winner
Critical structural safety upgrades to the Centennial Bridge, an essential Quad Cities Mississippi River crossing,…

Zac Brown Band to perform at John Deere Classic
Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award-winning Southern rock band Zac Brown Band will perform at this year’s John…

QC colleges unite for College Career Expo Feb. 25
The Western Illinois (WIU) University Career Center will host a Quad Cities College Career Expo…

Play Makers Madness; help pick Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is once again on the hunt for nominations for its…

ImOn Com expands fiber footprint in Iowa, enters Nebraska
ImOn Communications, a leading provider of fiber internet services, announced that the company last year…

Discover Putnam’s Mysteries of Mayan Medallion exhibit
The exhibit Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion opened at the Putnam Museum and Science Center…

IFA announces top mortgage lenders, Realtors
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors for 2024,…

Winter tips: Plan for extreme weather
With wind chills expected to drop to as low as -25 to -30 degrees at…

Water main break forces closures at MercyOne Genesis Silvis
The care centers in the Larson Center at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center will be…

Bob’s Discount Furniture donates $5,000 during grand opening
Bob’s Discount Furniture held its grand opening Friday, Feb. 14, at its newest location in…

Marking a milestone – Augie celebrates 1st year of strategic plan
The Augustana College community gathered Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, to celebrate the first year of…

Wanted: Muralist to help Downtown Bettendorf welcome visitors
Downtown Bettendorf is putting out a call for creatives and artists interested in helping bring…

Know the safe way to dispose of rechargeable batteries
The Waste Commission of Scott County (WCSC) is reminding people of the safe way to…





