05 Aug 2022

QC Botanical Center Announces Pay What You Want Week 2022

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201) is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens August 7-13. By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer.

05 Aug 2022

Geneseo Business Receives Illinois FOP Award for Support of Organization

By David Blanchette

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2022) — A Geneseo business has received an award from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge (FOP) for its long-time support of the law enforcement officer organization.

Springfield Armory Inc received the Illinois FOP Blue Gold Award during the Illinois FOP’s annual conference July 27–28 in O’Fallon. The Blue and Gold Award recognizes a non-member organization that has shown great generosity and support to the FOP.

01 Jul 2022

Junior Achievement President and CEO Nominated for the 2022 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award; Junior Achievement of the Heartland Celebrates This Prestigious Honor

By Makenzie Morris

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2022) — Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA®, announced this week that Dougal Nelson, President and CEO, has been nominated for the 2022 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award.

01 Jul 2022

Junior Achievement President and CEO Nominated for the 2022 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award; Junior Achievement of the Heartland Celebrates This Prestigious Honor

By Makenzie Morris

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2022) — Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA®, announced this week that Dougal Nelson, President and CEO, has been nominated for the 2022 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award.

16 Jun 2022

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board Announces New Board Chairperson

By Todd Maisch

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 16, 2022) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new Chairperson, Ann Deters with Vantage Outsourcing. Ann was elected to the position, which is two years in length, during today’s board meeting held at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service in Elmhurst, Illinois.

04 Apr 2022

Promotional Ceremony at Scott County Sheriff's Office Headquarters, April 6

By Pamela Brown

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 4, 2022) — On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Promotional Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Sergeant Tom Leonard and Deputy Eric Burton will be promoted.

18 Feb 2022

Public Invited to Participate in Survey for I-74 Corridor Skatepark and Pump Track in Downtown Moline

By Liz Nolte

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2022) — The Moline City Council has given Renew Moline the endorsement to move ahead in planning for a Skatepark and Pump Track downtown Moline in partnership with Moline Parks and Recreation. The identified location is currently between 4th and 5th Avenues and 20th and 22nd Street, partially under the new I-74 Bridge.

08 Feb 2022

Swearing-in Promotional Ceremony at Sheriff's Office Headquarters, Eldridge, Iowa

By Thomas Leonard

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (February 8, 2022) — On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 0900 hours, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing-in Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Paul Pridemore been hired as the newest deputy sheriff for Scott County and Jim Morrissey and Bruce Wold will be sworn in as the newest reserves.

26 Jan 2022

Quad Cities Chamber Joins Illinois "All In" Initiative

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 26, 2022) — The Quad Cities Chamber joins nearly fifty chambers across the state in urging the Illinois Legislature to provide additional economic and regulatory relief for businesses through a coalition called Chambers All In for Economic Recovery.

14 Jan 2022

Scott County Legislative Forum Planned for January 15

By Maggie Tinsman

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Come meet your Legislators as a group of six local nonprofit organizations will be hosting a series of four Scott County Legislative Forums in 2022. The first Forum will convene tomorrow Saturday, January 15, at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive in Bettendorf. Please see below Zoom information for those unable to attend in person.

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