Davenport Marketing Agency Launches Proprietary AI-Powered Social Media Platform at Free Event
McFarlane Marketing’s Social Studio OS™ Aims to Help Quad Cities Businesses Compete in an AI Economy Where Iowa Trails the National AverageDAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — McFarlane Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Davenport, will host the official public launch of Social Studio OS™, a proprietary social media operating system, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Eastern Iowa Community College in Davenport. The free event is open to business owners and professionals across the
Group O Announces Executive Leadership Transitions to Support LOng-Term Growth
MILAN, Ill. — July 24, 2026 — Group O today announced two executive leadership appointments designed to support the company's continued growth and long-term strategic success.Bob Marriott will transition from Chief Financial Officer to a newly established role as Chief Planning Officer. In this position, Marriott will focus on long-term enterprise planning, corporate governance, and legal strategy.Marriott's transition follows more than 33 years of leadership with Group O, where he has played a significant
Community Foundation and John Deere launch Board Connections series
Community Foundation and John Deere launch Board Connections series QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—Across the Quad Cities, nonprofit organizations are searching for skilled, engaged board members while many community professionals are looking for meaningful ways to contribute their expertise. Bridging that gap is essential to building stronger organizations, developing future civic leaders, and ensuring the nonprofit sector has the leadership it needs to meet the region's most pressing challenges. To
Ascentra Credit Union Included on Forbes List of the America's Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 Ranking
Ascentra Credit Union Included on Forbes List of the America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 RankingBettendorf, Iowa – Ascentra Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.The America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 ranking is based
Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series Brings Culture, Community, and Classic Films to The Last Picture House
Davenport, Iowa — The Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series is set to debut July 15th, bringing four unforgettable evenings that celebrate Latino stories, music, culture, and community through the magic of film. Presented by The Last Picture House in collaboration with AJV Original, the series highlights iconic Latino films while supporting local Hispanic nonprofit organizations. Each event is hosted by a different community organization, with 100% of ticket sales benefiting that evening's nonprofit and its
Figge Art Museum Explores Iowa’s Place in the American Story with Two Summer Exhibitions
Davenport, Iowa (June 30, 2026) – This summer, the Figge Art Museum invites visitors to explore American identity through two exhibitions that offer distinctly Midwestern perspectives on the nation’s history, culture, and landscape. Opening Sunday, July 5, Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America and Corn Zone explore some of the people and places that have shaped the American experience. Timed to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the exhibitions encourage reflection on innovations, ideas,
Firecracker Run, Freedom Run and QC Marathon highlight busy Quad Cities race season Firecracker Run, Freedom Run, and QC Marathon
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Three of the Quad Cities’ most established running events are gearing up for a busy summer and fall, beginning with the long‑running Firecracker Run on July 4 in East Moline. Race director Joe Moreno and Jesse Noriega of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joined Quad Cities Live to highlight the upcoming race lineup. The Firecracker Run marks its 44th year and remains one of the region’s most popular Independence Day traditions. The event includes a 10K, 5K,
Donors Needed for the Quad Cities Pints and Paws Blood Drive
June 30, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. To help save lives while giving back to local humane societies; the American Red Cross has partnered with local humane societies, including QC Paws, the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center, the Humane Society of Scott County and King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, for the Quad Cities Pints and Paws Blood Drive. Scheduled
Following the Raven: Figge Art Museum Presents Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Davenport, Iowa (February 11, 2026) – This winter, the Figge Art Museum presents Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight, an immersive exhibition that brings ancestral storytelling into the present through glass, sound, and light. On view February 14 through August 2, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to step inside an Indigenous creation story that continues to shape how people understand their world, their communities, and themselves. Rooted in Tlingit oral tradition, the exhibition
ORION BANCORPORATION, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BRIDGE COMMUNITY BANK
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
