26 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber’s Q4 Market Report Shows Soft Landing for Economy — But What’s Next?

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Market Report for Q4 2024 explores the shifting factors shaping our local and national outlook. While growth is expected to stay at or near the long-term trend, risks have increased.

26 Feb 2025

Olga Colmenero of Muscatine, Iowa, Recently Awarded Prestigious Gilman Alumni Changemaker Grant by the Gilman International Scholarship Program

By Chris Brewer

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Two University of Iowa College of Education students, Olga Colmenero Carrillo (right) and Josie Mbaye, are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in their home state of Iowa.

26 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Rural Health-Care Bill Passing Iowa House Committee

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passing HSB191, a bill to expand rural health-care access across Iowa:

26 Feb 2025

Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, Named to Rhodes College's Fall 2024 Honor Roll

By Merit Pages

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (February 26, 2025) — Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, was named to Rhodes College's Fall 2024 Honor Roll.

26 Feb 2025

Augustana Film to Host Actor, Writer, and Director Frank Harts

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2025) — Augustana College Film Program and the Film Club will host acclaimed actor, writer and director Frank Harts March 10, 1-2PM, at the Olin Auditorium, 733 35th St, Rock Island. The free event is open to the public.

26 Feb 2025

Local Students Named to Fall 2024 Dean's List at Millikin University

By Matthew Flaten

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2025) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade-point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

25 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Early Childhood Continuum of Care Bill Passing Iowa House and Senate Committees

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee passing HSB 145 and the Iowa Senate Education Committee passing SSB 1135 to create a continuum of care for Iowa preschool students:

25 Feb 2025

Quad City Community Flood Preparedness Workshop Set for March 1, 2025

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — The Quad City area is taking proactive measures to address the risk of flooding with a community-focused Flood Preparedness Workshop scheduled for March 1, 2025, 10AM-2PM, at Modern Woodmen Park, located at 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, Iowa.

25 Feb 2025

Space Jam: March 2 Concert to Feature “Out of This World' Music,” Plus The Jammers

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 25, 2025) — Along with a new ensemble, the Monmouth Civic Orchestra will present a concert March 2, 7PM, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

25 Feb 2025

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley and City of LeClaire Partner to Open New Facility

By Taylor Bley

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, in partnership with the City of LeClaire, is pleased to announce the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art facility to serve the health and fitness needs of residents in the LeClaire area.

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