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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
