20 Feb 2025

Iowa Small Business Owner Calls on Congress to Repeal the Corporate Transparency Act

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (February, 20, 2025) — The Des Moines Register published an op-ed from Cindy Mitchell, the owner of Jon Top Distributing in Des Moines, Iowa, and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), urging Congress to co-sponsor and pass the 

20 Feb 2025

Katherine Christensen of Coal Valley, Illinois, Graduates from Missouri State University

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (February 20, 2025) — Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024.

The commencement ceremonies took place December 13, 2024, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Katherine Christensen of Coal Valley, Illinois (61240), graduated with a Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least thirty credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

20 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Emphasizes Commitment to Protecting Section 504 Accommodations for Kids with Disabilities

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced an official status report with the court that emphasizes the States’ commitment to defending Section 504 accommodations for Americans with disabilities.

20 Feb 2025

Local Entrepreneur Bryon Robbins Shares His Success Story with Monmouth College Students

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2025) — During a 75-minute talk to Monmouth College's "Midwest Entrepreneurs" class on February 17, local businessman Bryon Robbins gave students plenty to think about.

20 Feb 2025

Achieving the Dream Honors 2025 Leader Colleges and Leader Colleges of Distinction

By Jennie Aranovitch

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (February 20, 2025) — Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility, proudly announces that 23 colleges have earned Leader College or Leader College of Distinction status, recognitions of excellence bestowed annually upon deserving institutions within the organization’s network.

19 Feb 2025

Vera French Community Mental Health Center Ribbon-Cutting April 25

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — The Vera French Community Mental Health Center will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion on Friday, April 25, 2025, 11AM. This facility is located at 1441 W Central Park Avenue in Davenport, Iowa.

19 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Sac County

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through March 21, 2025.

19 Feb 2025

Illinois Chamber Responds to Gov JB Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) — Governor JB Pritzker presented an optimistic outlook for the Illinois economy during his budget address; however, several fiscal concerns remain unaddressed. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports commitments to long-term structural fiscal stability, a strong education system, and forward-thinking investments that promote business growth and new investments in the Land of Lincoln — all with no new taxes.

19 Feb 2025

Brakes Plus Ribbon-Cutting April 7

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Brakes Plus will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Monday, April 7, 2025, 10AM. They are located at 5703 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, Iowa.

Brakes Plus provides top-quality automotive service and repairs, oil changes, fluid exchanges, brakes, steering, suspension, alignments, A/C, heat and cooling systems, tune ups, etc.

19 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber's Response to Gov JB Pritzker's Budget Address

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented the Budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, touching on issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities business community. The Quad Cities Chamber is providing the following statements in response to the address.

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