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Bix 7 leaders meet as race is just days away
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - We’re just days away from the Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race. Monday, local leaders met for a news conference to kick off the 50th running of the race through the hills of Davenport. Race Director Michelle Juehring says the event is more than just...
Augustana, Rock Island, announces new director of student activities
Augustana College, Rock Island, has announces that Reynard Benschop will serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership & Engagement, a news release says. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., started at the college July 15. Benschop will lead the college’s Office...
Illinois pension kicks off private credit buildout
The Illinois Police Officer’s Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF) in Peoria approved a search for a private credit manager to handle a slice of its allocation to the asset class. The move was approved at trustees’ July 19 board meeting and is part of a long-term target allocation of 5% to private credit. The $10 billion […]
Karl Ungurean, longtime Big 7 director and volunteer, honored with statue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A beloved Quad City Times Bix 7 director and volunteer passed away just over a year and a half ago, and now he’s being honored with a statue. Karl Ungurean loved running and founded the Cornbelt Running Club. He was also a longtime Big director and volunteer.
Potable water and cleanup kits available to QC flood victims
The American Red Cross and Salvation Army are supporting residents affected by flooding throughout the QCA. The organizations will distribute potable water and flood cleanup kits. Distribution will take place on Wednesday, July 24 and Friday, July 26 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Residents can pick up the items at the following locations at those time:
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
Save The Date For The Bettendorf Community Expo August 24
Save the date for the 2024 Bett Community Expo on Thurs., Aug. 24! Discover exciting community opportunities for your family, enjoy the BHS StuCo Makers’ Market and Food Truck Fest, gear up with your favorite Bulldog merch. Sign up to host a display – https://bit.ly/3S50BkZ. Sean Leary is...
Robot brings smiles to Bettendorf Happy Joe’s
Happy Joe’s newest employee at its Bettendorf location is turning heads. A robot server has been pitching in so staff can spend more time with customers. Joshua Spiller, director of marketing with Happy Joe’s, spoke with Our Quad Cities via Zoom to discuss the robot’s impact. “Its name is Happy 2.0,” said Spiller. “We found […]
Iowa union calls for reinstating negotiation rights for public workers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A local union is calling for rights to be reinstated for local public workers after a 2017 law brought new changes to collective bargaining. Teamsters Local 238 said on Monday that key issues like healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are non-negotiable under the law. Workers...
Quad-Cities Volunteer Fire Chiefs Worried About Implementing Proposed OSHA Rules
Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Ill. Jul. 20—A proposed workplace safety rule change could have significant impacts on local fire departments. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule, the Fire Brigades standard was first put into effect in 1980. According to the OSHA website, the safeguards in this rule are inadequate and outdated for safeguarding against the full range of hazards faced by emergency responders.
Bix 7 Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo is the official race headquarters for the Bix 7 located inside the RiverCenter’s South Hall, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport. The Bix 7 Expo is scheduled to be open on Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. and...
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