17 Aug 2023

Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level; Unemployment Rate Unchanged in July

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent in July but remains down from 2.8 percent one year ago. The state’s labor force added 2,700 new workers in July, increasing Iowa’s labor-force participation rate to 68.8 percent. That is up from 68.2 percent a year ago and equals the participation rate in March 2020.

Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent in July from 3.6 percent the month before.

15 Aug 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is Preparing for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt's Fall Publication of Names

By Russ Trimble

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is preparing to launch the upcoming Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication list containing the most recent names of past and present Iowans with unclaimed property waiting for them in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "Having unclaimed funds is more common than you might think," said Treasurer Smith.

14 Aug 2023

Gov JB Pritzker’s Historic Capital Program Improving Infrastructure Throughout Illinois

By Paul Wappel

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 14, 2023) — Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple projects in the Quad City area are completed, planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Governor JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan capital program.

11 Aug 2023

Grand Opening of "Emily Found It" in LeClaire, August 25

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (August 11, 2023) — Emily Found It, a new vintage-clothing and home-decor boutique in downtown LeClaire, Iowa, opened on July 17, 2023.

The shop is owned by Emily Gwin, former store manager of Antique Archaeology and American Pickers.

10 Aug 2023

Iowa Expands Support for CDL Training with New Infrastructure Grants for Community Colleges

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 10, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a new funding opportunity targeted to support CDL programs at Iowa Community Colleges. The Iowa CDL Infrastructure Grant will provide $5 million in grants to support the infrastructure of programs that train individuals working to receive their commercial driver's license (CDL).

08 Aug 2023

Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association and WoodRiver Energy Launch Sustainability Award, Seek Nominations

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association is seeking nominations for its first-ever Sustainability Award (Presented by WoodRiver Energy). This award will recognize an Iowa hotel or lodging establishment committed to excellence and leadership in the protection of the environment and the implementation of sustainable practices.

08 Aug 2023

Google to Invest $350 Million in Iowa This Year

By Jessica Maldonado

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Google has announced it is investing $350 million this year at its Council Bluffs data-center campus. This builds on Google’s more than $5 billion investment in the state since breaking ground on the site in 2007.

07 Aug 2023

Bally’s Quad Cities Deals Up Unique Paid Training

By Diane Spiers

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 7, 2023) — Bally’s Quad Cities offers specialized paid job training for the life-changing opportunity to become a casino table games dealer.

02 Aug 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Preparing for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt's Fall Publication of Names

By Russ Trimble

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is preparing to launch the upcoming Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication list containing the most recent names of past and present Iowans with unclaimed property waiting for them in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "Having unclaimed funds is more common than you might think," said Treasurer Smith.

25 Jul 2023

Botanical Center Announces New Trending Garden, Sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and the Jaycees of the Quad Cities

By Paige Underwood

Pictured left to right in photo: Kate Mapes (Gardens and Special Projects, QCBC), David Chanez (President, Davenport Jaycee Foundation), Kelsey Watson (President, Jaycees of the Quad Cities), Ryan Wille (Executive Director, QCBC), Kennedy Blaesius (Horticulturist, QCBC)

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