BETTENDORF, IOWA – In 2026, a total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help offset the costs of attending postsecondary education through a college, university or trade program.The program includes awards for three distinct types of students.Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school student members planning to enter college.Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to non-traditional student members aged 19 or over planning to attend higher
Davenport, Iowa (November 13, 2025) – The Figge Art Museum remains at the forefront of acquiring works that not only complement the museum’s collection but also elevate it, embracing the intersection of art and digital technology. Two new acquisitions mark an exciting step forward in the museum’s ongoing effort to showcase innovative art forms that connect with today’s audiences. On view in the Figge’s Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby and Wintergarden are two immersive digital installations by
100 Years of Collecting at the Figge Art MuseumDavenport, Iowa (September 9, 2025) – For 100 years, collectors and donors have helped shape the Figge Art Museum’s collection, turning it into a cultural hub for the Quad Cities and beyond. Beginning September 13, the Figge presents 100 Years of Collecting, an exhibition celebrating the gifts that have made the museum what it is today. The Figge’s story started in 1925, when former Davenport mayor Charles August Ficke donated 334 works of art to create the
ORION, Ill. – Orion Bancorporation, Inc., the parent company of BankORION, announced they have completed their acquisition of Bridge Community Bank. Under Orion Bancorporation, Inc., BankORION and Bridge Community Bank both continue to operate as two separate independent community banks. The transaction has brought together two community banks with a combined 257 years of servicing customers in six counties across two states. The two community banks have total assets of approximately $800