30 Apr 2021

Solar Panel Construction Goes Vertical at QC Airport

By Ashleigh Johnston

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 30, 2021) — Solar energy is coming to the Quad Cities International Airport. Solar panels affixed to the terminal roof and a new carport structure will provide a clean, renewable energy-source for the airport, and a covered parking-option for nearly 200 spots in the short-term lot. Two additional electric-vehicle charging-stations will be added to the existing three once the project is completed.

29 Apr 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 18-24 April 2021

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 29, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 18, and Saturday, April 24, was 3,893, a decrease of 3,088 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 3,494 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 399 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

28 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Child Care Task Force Virtual Town Hall Meetings

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced two Virtual Town Hall meetings to support and inform the Child Care Task Force.

26 Apr 2021

Credit Union to Hold Ribbon-Cutting at New Moline Location

By Mark McLaughlin

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 26, 2021) — The RIA Federal Credit Union will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new location at 11AM, Friday, May 7, 2021, at 4460 16th St, Moline, Illinois. The pandemic hasn’t gone away, but the community is prepared to attend public events safely and with confidence.

22 Apr 2021

Illinois Chamber Responds to State Audit of Exelon’s Subsidized Nuclear Fleet

By Alec Messina

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2021) — Following today’s Senate Energy and Public Utilities subject matter hearing on the Exelon audit prepared by Synapse Energy Economics at the direction of the Pritzker Administration, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch provides the following statement:

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22 Apr 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week Of 11-17 April 2021

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 11, and Saturday, April 17, was 7,255, an increase of 2,250 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 6,673 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 582 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

21 Apr 2021

The Family Credit Union Celebrates Cinco De Mayo By Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses

By Natalie Mahoney

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — The Family Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving the Quad Cities and other Iowa communities, recently launched its Cinco de Mayo spring points program to honor and support local Mexican food establishments.

20 Apr 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Encourages Iowans to Be Vigilant, Take Precautions to Protect Identity Following Reports of Increased Fraud Attempts

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reports an increase in recent fraudulent activity related to unemployment insurance. This includes claims filed using stolen identities or unauthorized access to an individual’s account, as well as computer-generated claims from a single employer that exceeds the number of employees.

16 Apr 2021

Iowa's Unemployment Rate at 3.7 Percent in March

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 16, 2021) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent from the revised February rate of 3.7 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate fell to 6.0 percent in March.

16 Apr 2021

Quad-Cities Celebrates Apprentices at Signing Day

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2021) — Quad Cities schools want to make sure students have access to promising employment tracks. Two upcoming events will present exciting options for students to explore.

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