BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 6, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Quad Cities area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to the Quad Cities’ workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2023) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has granted $1,198,211 to 53 area non-profits to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2023) — The Family Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving those in the Quad Cities area, will be launching its eighth Family Discount Mondays program this summer to support local non-profit organizations. This year's dates are June 12, 19, and 26, and July 3, 10, and 17. Discount Days gives all members of the community an opportunity to visit Quad City attractions at a greatly discounted admission rate.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (June 6, 2023) — The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2023 are now part of the Long Gray Line.

Liam Andersen of Davenport, Iowa, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. Andersen graduated during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6.