BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 9, 2022) — The results are in, and the members of Ascentra Credit Union have raised more than $23,000 through the credit union’s Ride 50 auto-loan promotion during the 2021 holiday season. Beginning in October 2021, Ascentra members who qualified for an auto loan or refinance received $50 to help with holiday spending, as well as a $50 donation to the Salvation Army in their community.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2022) — We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Junior Achievement of the Heartland, a member of the global JA network, has been serving young people in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas for 66 years, equipping them with the skillset and mindset to create sustainable businesses, find meaningful employment, and build thriving communities.

Dean and Deb Mathias

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 24, 2022) — Like many American children, Dean and Deb Mathias learned to ride bikes at an early age. Unlike most, however, the couple has cultivated that rite of passage into an enduring passion — one that has introduced them to lifelong friends, been shared with multiple family generations, taken them all over the globe, and guided them to give back to their community.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 11, 2022) — United Way Quad Cities is now accepting appointments for its volunteer tax-preparation services.