As part of its ongoing commitment to community, service, and supporting those who protect our region, Ascentra Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the inaugural Quad City Back the Blue Flight. The new program honors local law enforcement officers, both active and retired, by providing a one-day chartered flight to Washington, D.C., where participants will visit the […]
Galesburg, IL – Get your day started with a jolt at The Downtown Galesburg Coffee Crawl from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at three area java shops, Orange Cup Sidecar, Innkeepers and The Beanhive. Trolley rides will shuttle attendees between locations to experience a fun morning of coffee, community, and exploring some of […]
Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) celebrates the success of members of the WIU Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) organization who competed at the 2026 National PAS Conference, held March 9-12 at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO. The PAS is a student-led organization that helps members develop the skills needed to succeed in […]
EAST MOLINE – MetroRock Housing Connection is working collaboratively with the East Moline School District 37 to acquire the former Hoffman school building in East Moline for housing development. “Right now we are in the early pre-development phase,” said Amy Clark, President and CEO of MetroRock. “Our goal is to explore an adaptive reuse of […]
After 25-plus years next to Davenport North High School, the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley will move this summer to a new facility at 1010 E. Kimberly Road in Davenport. The final day of the Y’s current location at 624 W. 53rd St. will be Friday, June 19, and the new facility will open […]
QUAD CITIES, IA — LandJet, the nation’s first and only mobile office transportation franchise, has launched its next-generation fleet of custom Mercedes Sprinter mobile office vehicles, manufactured exclusively by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO). The new vehicles transform unproductive regional business travel into billable work time, offering executives a private-jet experience on the ground. The custom-upfitted […]
Business time lost is opportunity lost. We’ve all been there. A “quick trip” on a flight that’s scheduled to be just a few hours turns into an entire day lost. On paper, flying looks efficient, but in real life, regional trips end up piling up hidden time costs, from delays to security waits to the […]
MOLINE – In order to promote transparency, engage the community and consider various safety proposals for the Steel and Sears Dams, State Senator Mike Halpin is calling for the community to attend and comment at a public hearing regarding this key issue. “This hearing will give folks who live, work, and play near the Rock River […]
State Senator Mike Halpin’s bill to allow retired teachers to work additional paid hours as substitutes in order to address the statewide teacher shortage passed committee Tuesday. “Illinois schools need more teachers and more substitute teachers. Allowing retired teachers to continue to work more substitution hours gives the support our education system needs,” said Halpin […]
Angela LaFrance, of Disability Resources at Western Illinois University, has been named the February 2026 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. LaFrance is recognized for demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm in her work, consistently approaching each interaction with energy, empathy and a genuine commitment to student success. In her role within Disability Resources, […]
