08 Sep 2022

The Annual Animal Art Show is Back

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2022) — Niabi Zoo is thrilled to announce that our 4th Annual Animal Art Show and sale will be held during the month of September on the following dates: September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25. Original art by a whole host of animals will be available for purchase, on zoo grounds, from 10am-4pm on each of these days. Entry is included with the price of admission (free to members).

08 Sep 2022

Prevent Identity Theft at Moline Library’s Shred Day

By Zach Berkley

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2022) — The community is invited to take part in the Moline Public Library’s Shred Day, on Saturday, October 1, 9AM-12PM, in the Library’s parking lot. Bring personal documents in for secure destruction by Shred-it, using an on-site document-destruction truck. Those participating are asked to limit documents to two normal-size file/paper boxes of documents per vehicle.

01 Sep 2022

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $10 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of a Total of Nearly 400 Rental Units in 11 Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 1, 2022) — On August 31, The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a total of nearly $10 million in federal housing-tax credits to support the construction of a total of 385 affordable-rental homes for Iowans. The awards were made to eleven rental-housing projects located in Adel, Audubon, Bondurant, Boone, Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Grinnell, Hiawatha, Ottumwa, and Winterset.

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.

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