31 May 2017

Lt. Governor applauds passage of bill that extends Angel Investment Tax Credit

By Marcela Cartagena

SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti applauds the passage of the Angel Investment Tax Credit, SB2012. 

SB2012 extends the $10 million tax credit for five years, which expired on December 31, 2016. SB2012 creates new tax credit set-asides for eligible businesses in rural Illinois counties as well as those owned by women, minorities and people with disabilities. 

31 May 2017

Chivalry in Action: Goodwill of the Heartland Teams with Medieval Times to Reward Local Supporters

By Tom Donda

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (May 31, 2017) – Goodwill of the Heartland is joining forces with Medieval Times to declare Monday, June 19, “Chivalry in Action Day.” From 1 to 3 p.m., the first 25 individuals making a purchase or donation at the Rock Island Goodwill store and donation center, 4664 44th St., will receive two complimentary dinner and tournament tickets to Medieval Times in northwest suburban Chicago.

30 May 2017

Governor Reynolds to lead historic all Iowa agricultural trade mission

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Trip marks the first time all of Iowa’s farm groups have come together for a trade mission

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that she will lead an all Iowa agriculture trade mission to China July 19-28. Traveling with her will be representatives from commodity groups and the Farm Bureau, emphasizing Iowa’s corn, pork, soy, beef, egg, poultry, dairy and turkey industries.

30 May 2017

Quad City Theatre Workshop’s new production is an unforgettable adventure

By Connor Kealey
First local run of Peter and the Starcatcher opens June 2    
30 May 2017

Jason Stuart's Cobalt Blue will be performing for this year's Strawberry Festival Street Dance on Saturday, June 10th at the Grove Tap in Long Grove, Iowa.

By contributed sources

For over a quarter of a century, this band has provided continuous entertainment to blues fans across the nation and across the pond.

For 28 years this June, the unsung, unrecognized black sheep of the Quad Cites Blues Scene has been playing original music and covers made famous by some of the most unique blues artists around today.

26 May 2017

Small Town Quality of Life Driven by More Than Economics

By Becky L. King

ISU Extension and Outreach publication explores what makes a town attractive and appealing

26 May 2017

Iowa Schools Have New Resource for Farm to School Efforts

By Becky L. King

National Farm to School Network selects ISU Extension and Outreach as Iowa core partner

26 May 2017

Ally Zahringer, Named to the Spring 2017 President's Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University

By Rod Jones

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (05/25/2017)-- Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Ally Zahringer of Moline, IL has been named to President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2017 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.

26 May 2017

Higher Minimum Wage Benefits All Working People in Iowa

By Lance Coles

View the Economic Policy Institute’s Report on Raising the Minimum Wage

26 May 2017

Brokers at RE/MAX Elite Homes, Moline, Honored for 2016 Sales Success

By Mary Jo Nathan

ELGIN, Ill., May 25, 2017 – Broker associates at RE/MAX Elite Homes, 1485 41st St., Moline, Ill., recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for their sales achievements in 2016.

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