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Visit Quad Cities announces FY2026-2027 Board of Directors
Quad Cities, IL/IA (July 9, 2026) - Visit Quad Cities has announced their FY2026-2027 Board of Directors. Neil Dahlstrom will serve as Board Chair, succeeding Jennifer Sautter. Dahlstrom has served on the Board since 2022. He currently leads Heritage Marketing for John Deere and is Deere’s official archivist, serving the company for over twenty-five years.“I am thrilled to lead this organization as it continues to make a positive impact on the Quad Cities,” said Neil Dahlstrom, Board Chair, Visit Quad
Black Hawk College, The Mockingbird announce new theatre partnership
MOLINE – Black Hawk College and The Mockingbird are proud to announce a new, ongoing partnership dedicated to producing professional-caliber theatre that is accessible, educational and deeply connected to the community. This collaboration brings together Black Hawk College’s commitment to student opportunity and learning with The Mockingbird’s mission to create bold, meaningful storytelling rooted in both classic and contemporary works. The partnership will offer students, emerging artists and community
Report: Black Hawk College and its students add more than $291M to local economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The study, conducted by Lightcast, demonstrates the college's significant return on investment to its major stakeholder groups – students, taxpayers, society and employers. “This report makes clear that Black Hawk College is more than a place of learning,” said Dr. Jeremy Thomas, President of
