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Iowa Workforce Development launching $4. 7 million manufacturing training grant
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (285+ words) Welder Pamela Lewis works with KT Pacer's sub-assembly/small parts weldment team. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor shortages in the state's advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative, called…...
The multi-generational workplace: How younger workers are shifting office culture
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (507+ words) With multiple generations now working side by side " including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z " companies are being forced to rethink traditional workplace norms. Millennials and Gen Zworkers now make up the majority of the labor force, which…...
WIU honored for affordable online graduate education
1+ week, 2+ day ago (218+ words) Western Illinois University has been recognized by Online U as one of the nation's most affordable options for online graduate education, earning the No. 8 spot on Online U's 2026 ranking of the Most Affordable Online Master's Programs. According to Online U,…...
Generation Next program helps educate tomorrow's leaders
2+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce's Generation Next program recently wrapped up its 2026 cohort with a group of 39 young professionals from a variety of businesses and non-profits in the area. According to program organizer, James Porter, vice president of Small…...
Western Illinois University going to two college system
2+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) As part of a strategic effort to provide excellent academic and experiential opportunities for students, Western Illinois University is transitioning to a two college system, effective Wednesday, July 1, according to a news release from WIU made available on Tuesday, June…...
Quad City Bank & Trust sponsors Virtual Arconic Jr. Bix
3+ week, 1+ day ago (234+ words) Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) helped provide Arconic Jr. Bix race registrations to local school children at Madison Elementary School in Davenport. Through QCBT's sponsorship, fifth-grade students also received a free pair of high-quality running shoes. The Running Wild shoe…...
Meet the vice chancellor finalists for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
4+ week, 1+ day ago (269+ words) Three finalist candidates have been named for the vice chancellor of academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and will participate in upcoming virtual events. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will introduce its three finalists for the…...
Vet Talk X to help QC employers see advantages of hiring veterans
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (279+ words) Quad Cities business owners, employers, and other hiring professionals are invited to Vet Talk X on Wednesday, June 17, to learn about the talents and experiences area veterans can bring to their workforces." Vet Talk X: Why Hiring Veterans is Good for…...
Augustana recognized as 2026 Top College for Innovation by "Insight into Academia
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (563+ words) Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois. CREDIT TODD WELVAERT Augustana College's work in expanding access to higher education, strengthening student outcomes and shaping learning to meet today's students' needs is gaining it some national attention." The Rock Island college announced it…...
Muscatine Women's Network hosts leadership summit June 4
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (147+ words) MUSCATINE, Iowa " Registration is underway for the 2026 Muscatine Women's Leadership Summit to be held Thursday, June 4, at the Bridgestone Bandag Learning Center, 2000 Bandag Ave." The day-long event, now in its third year, brings together women in the local workforce to…...