The 50th annual Western Illinois University Performance Tested Bull Sale was held March 11 at Lowderman Auction Center in Macomb. The event had 60 registered buyers from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa, and sold 35 yearling Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Simmental and SimAngus bulls across the five states. The bulls averaged $4,073 in this year’s sale, which is record-breaking, averaging almost $1,000 higher per bull than in 2021. The top sale was an Angus bull consigned by Marda Angus, of Lodi, WI, Marda Black Pearl 1905, which sold for $9,500 to Larry O’Hern of Vermont,... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois officials are closely monitoring the increasing spread of the more virulent BA.2 omicron subvariant of covid-19, ready to take action should it start to hit the state heavily. The subvariant is said to be up to 50 percent more infectious than any other variant of covid, and although covid numbers are going down overall statewide, the BA.2 is already making up 25 percent of all new covid infections, according to Illinois Department of Health numbers, Illinois governor JB Pritzker said today in a press conference. The BA.2 variant has ripped across Europe and pushed infections... Read More

The Davenport Public Library will host a program to support Small Business owners! Join us on Wednesday, March 30th at 6:30pm to learn more about customer-focused marketing. As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Google tools can help you understand and connect with your audience across the customer journey. This program is best suited for adults. Registration is required. Those wishing to attend may... Read More

Western Illinois University has partnered with Illinois Central College and its Motorcycle Safety Program to offer motorcycle safety courses to the public, as well as to WIU students. The Motorcycle Safety Program was seeking an alternative location for its Macomb classes, which will be offered during the summer months and weekends on campus. The classes are free for beginning and experienced riders, and are offered at 50 locations across Illinois. Each class will be offered in Q-Lot. WIU students are invited to take the coursework and instruction needed to obtain their motorcycle license. The... Read More

Every night for seven nights can be a date night, girls’ night out, family gathering, or get take-out because it’s been a long day as QC Restaurant Week is your chance to expand your taste buds by trying new things from more than 55 participating businesses.  In its tenth year, the annual event on March 21-27, 2022, organized by Visit Quad Cities is the perfect time to support and celebrate Quad Cities restaurants. Visit Quad Cities encourages food lovers to explore www.qcrestaurantweek.com for all of the restaurants’ details.  Small businesses are a key part of the Quad Cities region,... Read More

IowaWORKS, 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport,  will be hosting the following employers for hiring events during the week of March 21. Employers are as follows: Monday, March 21— Bally’s Quad Cities – 1 pm to 4 pm —  Conducting Interviews for: Bartender—Casino Host—Cashier—Cook—Dealer—Engineer—Events Coordinator—Food Server—Housekeeping—Marketing Manager—Security Officer—Slot Technician—Surveillance Operator Tuesday, March 22—LeClaire Manufacturing Co. – 11 am to 2 pm —  Hiring for: CNC Programmer—Maintenance Tech.—CMM Programmer—Production... Read More

We have hamsters! Meet Lima, Chickpea, Pinto, and Lentil! These adorable little beans came to us from another shelter and are eager to find a loving furever family! All four hamsters are male and would love to find homes in pairs. The adoption fee for one hamster is $10. Have you been looking for a teeny new furry friend? Come meet our hamsters today! Can’t adopt? Dine to Donate Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 23rd at Panera Bread in Moline from 4-8 pm. Eat in, order out, or order online and QCAWC will get a portion of your purchase. https://qcawc.org/donate/dine-to-donate  Read More

Join Downtown Muscatine/GMCCI for this year’s Girls Getaway on April 2. Girls Getaway starts out with a delicious brunch with a complimentary mimosa at the Merrill Hotel in their gorgeous grand ballroom! Enjoy a fabulous style show by The HallTree Boutique and have a chance to win great door prizes from our favorite local businesses! Following the morning program, grab your swag bag and head out for a day of shopping in Historic Downtown Muscatine. Participating stores will have special deals and happenings for you the enjoy! The doors open at 8:00 A.M. Please check muscatine.com and the Downtown... Read More

Michelle Servadio Elias today announced she is running to represent Iowa House District 96. She traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines to file her candidacy with the Secretary of State. Servadio Elias is a veteran and retired nurse who wishes to use her experience to work for the best for all Iowans. As the State Chairwoman for the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus, she has worked with her Republican counterpart to advance a bipartisan legislative agenda advocating for the needs of Iowa Veterans. She is a Christian, serves as a Commissioner on the Muscatine County Veterans Affairs Commission,... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Illinois University are introducing Maria Ramos as a new business advisor for the Illinois SBDC at WIU’s Quad Cities campus. Ramos, who joins Assistant Director Ann Friederichs in the QCs office, is bilingual (Spanish) and will be in charge of minority outreach and community engagement. She will also be helping Quad City entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Ramos has served as a graduate assistant for the Illinois SBDC at WIU-QC for the past... Read More