13 Sep 2022

Rep Mike Halpin Celebrates $2.65 Million State Grant for New Library in East Moline

By Ryan Keith

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2022) — The new public library in East Moline is a reality, thanks to a crucial state grant delivered by State Representative Mike Halpin.

Rep Halpin (D-Rock Island) joined officials Monday, September 12, at the grand opening for the new East Moline Public Library, which received $2.65 million in state funding.

13 Sep 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Urges FTC to Strengthen Car Rules to Prevent Consumer Harm, Misrepresentations

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined a coalition of eighteen attorneys-general calling on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt and strengthen guidance on automobile sales.

13 Sep 2022

Visit Quad Cities and Quad Cities Chamber CEOs Dave Herrell and Dr LaDrina Wilson to Serve as United Way Quad Cities’ 2022 Community Campaign Chairs

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 13, 2022) — United Way Quad Cities is proud to welcome Dr LaDrina Wilson (above), owner of Iman Consulting and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber, and Dave Herrell (below), CEO of Visit Quad Cities, to serve as co-chairs of United Way’s annual fundraising campaign.

12 Sep 2022

Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2022-October 10 at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC)’ Urban Campus

By Johnna Kerres

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — More than thirty private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair — The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2022, on Monday, October 10, 5:30–7PM.

12 Sep 2022

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) Results Show Iowa Banks in Strong Position Despite Economic Challenges

By Tara Deering-Hansen

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — In the second quarter, the Iowa banking industry demonstrated strength and met Iowans’ financial needs while navigating the challenges presented by inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, according to data released Thursday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC).

12 Sep 2022

Central Introduces Business Analytics and Business Secondary Education Tracks

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — Central College's business-management program will expand its offerings to include business-analytics and teacher-education options as it prepares students for high-demand jobs of the future.

12 Sep 2022

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Launching Business Engagement Division, Reaching Out to Build Business Relationships

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is launching its new Business Engagement Division, reorganizing employees around the state to create a more efficient team for assessing and resolving the workforce challenges of Iowa employers.

12 Sep 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds, 21 Governors Send Letter to President Biden Opposing Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds, along with 21 other Governors, has sent a letter to President Biden vehemently opposing his plan to forgive federal student loans for millions of Americans.

12 Sep 2022

Wisconsin Professional Police Association CAP Agreement

By Andrew Wenthe

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its newest partner for the Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program, The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA). The WPPA has over 85 years of experience in servicing the needs of law-enforcement personnel and is currently serving over 10,000 active and retired members.

12 Sep 2022

Meet Bestselling Author Nickolas Butler at the Moline Public Library

By Rebecca Bacon

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 12, 2022) — Enjoy an evening with bestselling and award-winning author Nickolas Butler at the Moline Public Library, Thursday, October 6, 6PM. Butler will read from his newest novel, Godspeed, and discuss his work. Books will be available for purchase after the presentation.

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