21 Jul 2022

Iowa Restaurant Association Seeking Nominations for Restaurateur, Chef, and Employee of the Year; Deadline August 26, 2022

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for the state's top hospitality honors. The annual Celebrating Excellence Awards recognizes the Restauranteur, Chef, Employee, and Philanthropist of the year, along with awards for diversity, sustainability, and pursuit of the American Dream. The public is encouraged to nominate their favorites.

21 Jul 2022

Ramya Banda of Bettendorf, Iowa, Graduates from Adelphi University

By Taylor Damian

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK (July 21, 2022) — Ramya Banda of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), was among more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022.

Banda majored in Biology and earned a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, and Departmental Honors.

20 Jul 2022

Local Students Graduate from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

By Laurie Schlosser

OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN (July 20, 2022) — The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 148th spring commencement — with a pair of ceremonies May 14 — recognized the accomplishments of students from all three of its campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Oshkosh).

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20 Jul 2022

Iowans Create Record Number of New Businesses

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans registered the highest number of new business entities in state history during the 2022 fiscal year. 33,331 new businesses registered with the Secretary of State’s Office between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. The mark breaks the previous record of 33,260 set last year.

20 Jul 2022

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Build a Home in Davenport

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate income families build and improve their homes across the US.

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities received a $15,000 grant to help build a home in Davenport.

20 Jul 2022

Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College

By Danica Fisher

ITHACA, NEW YORK (July 20, 2022) — Ithaca College student Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester.

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20 Jul 2022

Wild Turtles in the Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be welcoming experts from the Wapsi River Environmental Center on Friday, July 29, Fairmount, 10AM.

19 Jul 2022

Survey Finds Labor Shortages and Increased Costs Putting a Strain on Iowa Restaurant Operators

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 19, 2022) — Finding qualified workforce continues to stifle recovery for many Iowa restaurants and bars, according to survey data from the Iowa Restaurant Association. More than half of respondents (52%) ranked finding qualified workforce as their greatest challenge — with more than one-third operating 30% below their needed staffing levels. The increased cost of labor and the increased cost of goods were a close second on the list of challenges.

19 Jul 2022

Local Students Named to Millikin University Spring 2022 Dean's List

By Kendall Trump

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (July 19, 2022) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester.

Students who attempt twelve 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 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

19 Jul 2022

Quad Cities Business Journal invites Forty Under 40 nominations

By Keeley Degel

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 19, 2022) — The Quad Cities Business Journal (QCBJ) is seeking nominations for its first annual 2022 Forty Under 40 class. This award recognizes forty leaders under the age of forty who have made a significant impact in their business and community early in their careers.

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