WASHINGTON DC (November 18, 2024) — Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Small Business Majority have launched the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition (SBTF), a national initiative to advocate for a tax code that prioritizes the needs of America’s entrepreneurs. This partnership comes as Congress prepares to renegotiate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ahead of the sunset of many of its key provisions in 2025 — a pivotal moment for small businesses across the country.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with an ISave 529 giveaway. "Visit ISave529.com before December 31 and register to win a $5,290 ISave 529 contribution," Treasurer Smith said. "It's the perfect gift that can ensure your child's dreams are as unique as they are."

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host the Deck the Downtowns Cookie Crawl on Saturday, November 23, 11AM-3PM, after the Festival of Trees Parade.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — A sharp downturn in the agriculture economy is causing a ripple effect throughout the state, resulting in the loss of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in value-added economic activity (GDP) and a $100 million loss to the state and local tax base, according to an exclusive Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) economic analysis.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — Want to inspire students ages nine to fourteen and have a blast? Sign up to volunteer at one of the four, Quad City FIRST LEGO League Challenge qualifying events supporting nearly seventy teams at the John Deere World Headquarters or the Putnam Museum and Science Center.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2024) — It was a busy few days at the Moline arena this weekend, which started off with Iowa’s exciting 76-66 victory over Washington State University in front a loud crowd of 8488. Saturday featured country superstars Little Big Town and Sugarland followed by Sunday ‘s Toby Mac, Mercy Me, and Zac Williams concert each with well over 9000 fans in attendance.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — Applications for Quad Cities Community Foundation scholarships are now open for 2025. Thanks to generous donors, local students can apply for more than seventy scholarship opportunities totaling over $600,000!

Applications are due by February 15, 2025, with recipients announced in May. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2024) X Golf Quad Cities will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, December 5, 11AM. They are located at 2574 Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — The Iowa Motion Picture Association and Fridley Theatres are proud to announce a strategic partnership that will strengthen Iowa’s position in the future of the film industry and allow local filmmakers to have greater access to theatrical exhibition.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, 

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