Quad Cities to Host a Milestone ISC World Tournament
Quad Cities – The International Softball Congress (ISC) will return to the Quad Cities regional destination to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary at the 75th Annual ISC Men's Fastball World Tournament on August 14-21, 2021. “Hosting the 75th Anniversary of the ISC World Tournament is a privilege and one that Visit Quad Cities looks forward to very much,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “When the ISC reached out to us looking for possible solutions for this opportunity and the
Bend XPO Celebrates Grand Opening with 10th Anniversary of the East Moline Community Fund with an Open House
East Moline, IL – The Bend is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the East Moline Community Fund with the Grand Opening of Bend XPO. Bend XPO is a multi-use venue with a footprint of 100,000 square foot which hosts events of various shapes and sizes such as tradeshows, conferences, social events, and more. The highly anticipated addition to The Bend opened in April 2021. The East Moline Community Fund works to raise annual and legacy funds which benefit the community through grant awards for charities
MANUFACTURING SUMMIT QC 2021 - CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
YOU ARE INVITEDto a premium, multi-discipline event designed to explore many of the unique challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Actionable steps to add value to your organization will be presented along with the chance to network.Friday, August 20, 2021 8:30 am – noon, followed by a networking lunch Doors open at 8 amGeared for manufacturers with revenue up to $5 million and staff of up to 30 employees Cost: $50 (includes lunch) The Current 215 N Main St DavenportPresenters: Quad
2nd Annual Golf Outing for the Ridgecrest Foundation
While everyone around the world has been impacted by the pandemic, nonprofits have also been affected. Many major funding events have had to be canceled or postponed and therefore, reduced anticipated funding. Here is your chance to help!The Ridgecrest Foundation is happy to announce our 2nd Annual Ridgecrest Foundation Golf Outing. It will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Sunrise Golf Course in Bettendorf. The cost is $200/team for a 4-person preferred ball tournament. Cost includes: 9 holes of golf,
Miller named branch manager of Klingner & Associates, PC
Luke Miller, PLS, has been named Branch Manager of the Klingner & Associates, P.C. (Klingner) Davenport location. In addition to supervising Davenport staff, Miller will be responsible for coordinating office operations, projects, and goals. Miller, who joined the firm as a Senior Land Surveyor in 2020, coordinates survey crews and services in Iowa and Illinois. He has 21 years of experience providing numerous boundary and topographic surveys, the creation of easement and Right-of-Way documents, and
Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Gifts & HQ Office Move
(Davenport, IA, July 15, 2021) – Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) announces an office move to a larger space in northeast Davenport. After 15 years at 130 West 5th Street in Davenport, BBBS is relocating its headquarters to 3247 35th Street Court off Elmore and Kimberly Road in Davenport. The move will be effective August 15th. Mel Foster Co., a longtime supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, finalized an agreement with the non-profit that will roughly double the current square footage used by BBBS. “Our
Family members play important role supporting a loved one with mental illness
ROCKFORD – When someone in a family has a mental illness such as depression, life can become stressful for the family unit. Whether it’s an adult caregiver or a teen, home dynamics and routines may be disrupted. In a typical year, about one in five adults has a mental illness, and 17 percent of youth experience a mental health disorder. Some studies indicate at least 40 percent of adults were impacted by mental illness at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Centers for Disease Control and
CIRCA ‘21 INVITES YOU TO A DISCO BALL WITH “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER”
After an unanticipated delay of almost 16 months, a disco-era sensation finally lands at the Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse stage in the long-awaited debut of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, a show that Broadway World called “a fast and fun night of musical theater” that’s “brimming with so many ‘wow’ moments.” This exhilarating musical was adapted from the Oscar-nominated 1977 smash that catapulted the Bee Gees to international fame and made a household name of star John Travolta, and will be presented at the beloved
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES ANNOUNCES $2.9 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 54 LOCAL NONPROFITS
United Way Quad Cities announced today it has issued $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others serving the residents of Scott and Rock Island counties. The Strategic Impact Grants are being awarded to advance equity and improve education, income and health outcomes in the Quad Cities. The $2.9 million in grants cover the first year of a two-year investment period beginning July 1, 2021. “These investmentswill support not only basic needs, but also the building
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Visit Quad Cities Launches New Quad Cities Family Pass
Visit Quad Cities announces a new collaboration with local attractions with their new QC Family Pass. The pass provides a fun and interactive experience for visitors and Quad Citizens to spend time with family and friends. The QC Family Pass uses mobile-based code check-ins, discounts, special offers, and gamification to engage participants. Anyone can sign up for the free pass at www.qcfamilypass.com. As you visit attractions, you will access codes from each location to check and track your
News Release: 7/1/2021
We are excited to announce that four local leaders have joined the Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) as Board Members. Each brings a unique perspective and years of experience. We trust they will help to continue our mission of creating a healthy community for all through QCHI’s core values of commitment, collaboration, and creativity. Those joining the board include representatives from business, government, and public health. Guilbert Ebune is the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager at
Davenport Attorney Elected to Serve as Vice President of Iowa State Bar Association
Ian Russell, a litigation attorney at Lane & Waterman in Davenport, was elected to serve as the vice president of The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) during the 2021-2022 year. This means he will eventually serve as the 137th president of the association in 2023-2024, if elected. The ISBA is an organization that facilitates professional growth and collegiality among Iowa attorneys with a mission to help Iowa attorneys succeed in all aspects of their practice. Russell joined Lane & Waterman in 2005. He
IMEG Corp. wins nation's top engineering design award
Quad Cities-based IMEG Corp. has won the 2021 Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award, the highest honor in the engineering industry. Presented annually by The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the Grand Conceptor Award honors the year’s most outstanding engineering achievement in the U.S. IMEG won the award for its Denver team's design of the 36-acre Denver Water Operations Complex Redevelopment, a $195 million, highly sustainable multiple-building project completed in 2019. “The
How to Stay Ahead of These Emerging Trends in Data Management
As businesses and organizations continue to respond to post-pandemic disruption, the application of robust data management strategies has taken on a new importance for most organizations. Current trends touch upon recent changes in business platforms, such as ensuring that data is readily available to all team members, even those that are working remotely. Data governance also takes a front-row seat as businesses focus on engaging all active members of the organization in compliance and security
Simple Machines Marketing, LLC is Proud to Announce Their Recent Certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®)
For Immediate Release June 10, 2021 Chicago, IL – Simple Machines Marketing, LLC is proud to announce their recent certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nation’s exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses. “We are so pleased to welcome Simple Machines Marketing to the ever-expanding network of NGLCC certified
News Release: 6/2/2021
WE LOVE OUR TEAchers SPECIAL Until September 30th, McAlister’s is offering educators any traditional boxed lunches (ham, turkey or roast beef) for a discounted price of $7.50 a box. It also includes chips, cookie and a pickle spear. Contact Meghan at (563) 322-0001 for more information or to take a part of this wonderful deal!
QUAD CITIES WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS DEADLINES
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Amy Eaton, Director of Marketing & Strategic Development For Immediate Release May 24, 2020 Amy.Eaton@WLCglobal.orgQUAD CITIES WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS DEADLINES DAVENPORT, Iowa - The deadline for nominations for three categories of the Quad Cities ATHENA women’s leadership awards is Aug. 1. 2021. Award categories now include the ATHENA Leadership Award, Women of Influence, and Emerging Leaders. Nomination details and required forms are
US BANK HAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!!
At U.S. Bank, we're passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country's most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other
The Quad Cities Premier Retreat!! Grandma's House is NOW hosting Creative Retreats and Meetings!
The Quad Cities Premier Retreat!Available for self-hosted overnight crafting retreats and day events in Davenport, Iowa. Grandma’s House is the original farmhouse on our family’s Century Farm, where multiple generations of our family have lived. Today, Grandma's daughter and granddaughter welcome you and your friends to share the warmth of Grandma's House at Circle K Farm. We are now welcoming others to enjoy it as a self hosted, overnight crafting retreat for scrapbookers, stampers, card markers,
MetroLink Career Opportunity - Parts Assistant
Position Title: Parts Assistant Department: Maintenance Starting Pay: $17.29 Hr. Hours: Full-time, 1st Shift Apply Online atmymetrocareer.com For Questions or Concerns 309-786-2705 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday - FridayBenefits Health, dental and life Insurance Vacation, Holiday & Sick Pay 457 Retirement Plan Free Metro TransportationJob Description: The Quad City Garage Policy Group services and maintains MetroLINK’s fleet of compressed natural gas, diesel and battery electric buses. The Quad City
Meet EXTRAordinary Everlee
Meet EXTRAordinary Everlee + Support Everlee’s Superhero Race for GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities Jodi and her husband Brett, make every effort to raise awareness and funds for this cause that “means the world” to them, their sweet Everlee, their family, and so many others! With every MOVEment you make, you are MOVING the world in a more accepting direction. Who are you moving for? JOIN EVERLEE’S TEAM: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/.../extraordinary...DONATE
Genesis Honors Memory of Lost Infants with Unveiling of NEW No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2021 – From great loss came the idea for a special place at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, DavenportFamilies who have suffered infant loss talk about their grief, the feeling of being alone and the feeling of not having enough time.The No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite at the Genesis BirthCenter in Davenport offers families a place to spend time with their baby, make memories, and say goodbye. Families who have the shared experience of suffering infant
GROUP PHYSICIAN DR. KENNETH NAYLOR PRESENTED WITH GENESIS DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE
On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Genesis Health System Engagement Team presented Dr. Kenneth Naylor, physician of The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. with the Genesis Distinguished Colleague Award for Quality Care. This award comes from nominations provided by The Group and Genesis physician colleagues, the Genesis birthing unit, and the gynecological surgery division, who have all benefited from having Dr. Naylor as a leader and mentor for over 30 years.Dr. Naylor is highly accessible to
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The Group OB-GYN Practice Opens NEW Clinic in Clinton, IA
[Davenport, Iowa, Feb 1, 2021]The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. opened a NEW Clinton OB-GYN satellite clinic within ORA Orthopedics at 2900 S. 25th Street, Suite B2, Clinton, IA 52732. Compromised of physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant, The Group specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health and offers services from first visits, to pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Jen Steines and Certified Nurse Midwife, Heather Mink are
Ascentra and Its Members Raise $23,350, Equivalent to 116,750 Meals, for the River Bend Foodbank
Bettendorf, Iowa – With local food insecurity at an all-time high the members of Ascentra Credit Union, through an auto loan promotion, generated $23,350 to be donated to the River Bend Foodbank. The donation will provide approximately 116,750 meals for local families in the Quad Cities, Clinton and Muscatine communities in which we serve.“It’s especially important that during times like these that we focus on helping our communities,” said Linda Andry, Interim President and CEO of Ascentra Credit Union.
Erie Johnson Joins First Community Trust
Bettendorf, Iowa – Wealth management specialist, Erie Johnson joins Ascentra Credit Union’s in-house trust partner, First Community Trust (FCT) as vice president and trust officer. Erie, a resident of the Quad Cities, practiced law for almost eight years before moving into the wealth management industry, where he spent another eight years dedicated to helping people accomplish their goals. Now with FCT, Erie is focused on managing and administering Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), trusts,
Ascentra Credit Union CMO Named 2020 Credit Union Rock Star
BETTENDORF, IOWA – Jennifer Naeve, native of Clinton, and resident of DeWitt, Iowa is among 39 credit union professionals and volunteers named to the Credit Union National Association’s 2020 Credit Union Rock Star list by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine. The Credit Union Rock Stars program recognizes outstanding credit union professionals and volunteers from a wide range of disciplines who use their unique strengths to advance the mission of their credit union. Naeve, Senior Vice President and
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER - DAVENPORT, IA
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger! Ashley is a natural born leader with a positive attitude! Patient safety and customer service are her main objectives and she makes it her mission to deliver on those objectives. “I have been practicing Medical Aesthetics since 2006 and have a true passion for making others feel welcome, celebrated and cared for. I do all that I can to learn about the latest medical modalities and products so I can better accommodate each and every person we
3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 23, 2018) – Blaze Restoration Inc., with offices in Davenport Iowa, Moline and Galesburg, Illinois announces its sponsorship in the 3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018. This event will be at the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport, Iowa. The St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation partners with the River Bandits to give the burn community members and family and friends an opportunity to get together to enjoy each other’s company and
