Berwick
Berwick, IL · Business
regionalmedianews.com
Discover Agriculture and Skilled Trades Programs at Black Hawk College Fall Visit Day on October 30, 2026
Explore Agriculture Careers at Black Hawk College’s Fall Ag Visit Day on October 30th. Students interested in agriculture and skilled trades are invited to explore educational opportunities at Black Hawk College’s Fall Ag Visit Day on Friday, October 30th. The event will provide prospective students and their families with an opportunity to learn more about BHC programs in agriculture, automotive and agricultural mechanics, horse science, veterinary technology, welding, and other skilled trades.
quadcitiesbusiness.com
Editorial: More workers coming back, QC Forty Under 40, Royal Neighbors to the rescue
Even with persistently higher diesel and fertilizer prices, the belief that the agricultural equipment cycle has bottomed out continues to show promise. John Deere recently announced plans to bring back 375 employees who were laid off, restoring positions at two of its Quad Cities factories. The callbacks affect workers at Moline’s Seeding & Cylinder plant and East Moline’s Harvester Works, bringing the total number of employees either recalled or newly hired to more than 800 since January, according to a company news release issued Monday, Sept. 14.
galesburg.org
Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Evening of Excellence Award Winners
GALESBURG, IL — September 25, 2026 — The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Evening of Excellence awards, which were presented at a ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The event, hosted at Hidden Hills Vineyard & Winery, celebrated outstanding achievements, leadership, and innovation within the local business community.
The Register-Mail
On the market: Three-bedroom condo in Galesburg is on Lake Rice
Address: 6 Ottaway Trail, Galesburg Property description: This three-bedroom, three-bathroom luxury condominium alongside Lake Rice at Soangetaha has water views and 3,613 square feet of living space. The annual association fee includes landscaping; grounds, structure, road and common area maintenance; trash; irrigation and lawn care. The main level includes a kitchen, adjoining wine room and wet bar connecting the kitchen and dining room, living and family rooms. There is an electric fireplace in the living room. The deck and patio overlook the lake. The primary suite is a private has an en suite with a walk-in shower, two walk-in closets and a new power shade. A second main level bedroom has a walk-in closet and access to a Jack & Jill bathroom with a new bathtub, tile surround and vanity. There is a main floor laundry area. The finished lower level includes additional living space, a third bedroom, a full bathroom with a new vanity, recreation and storage areas and a utility closet. Recent updates include carpet, paint, doors and light fixtures, washer and dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher. There is an attached, two-car garage, Asking price: $419,000 Listing agent: Marissa Meyer, Platinum Key Real Estate, 309-343-1186 About this series Each
aroundptown.com
New Business Notification: Morts Sports Cards
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Along the Rock: Lumberjacks, Skillet Throwing & Fall Fun! Selmi’s Family Farm Has It All
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr welcomes Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism and Ranae Smith from Selmi’s Greenhouse and Family Farm to talk about the return of the annual Lumberjack Show and the many fall activities happening at Selmi’s. The Lumberjack Show returns...
KWQC
Postponed ‘Summerween’ spooky market rescheduled for Sunday in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -A local spooky-themed artisan market originally postponed due to dangerously high summer temperatures has been officially rescheduled for late September. The annual “Summerween” market will now take place from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, hosted at Skeleton Key Arts & Antiques, located at...
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AI Software Company Signs Cambridge’s Largest Office Lease of 2026
Blitzy, the autonomous software development company founded in Cambridge in 2023, has signed a 52,000-square-foot office lease at One Kendall Square, expanding and keeping its headquarters in its origin city. The transaction is the largest new office lease completed in Cambridge in 2026, according to JLL, which represented Blitzy. The...
KWQC
‘We are deeply saddened by his passing’: Smithfield Foods leaders address employee death
MONMOUTH, Ill. (KWQC) - Smithfield Foods leaders addressed the Monmouth City Council Monday evening after the death of an employee a little over a week ago. Patou Mpinda died after what is being called a workplace incident around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 15. “We are deeply saddened by his passing,”...
KBUR
The death of a Smithfield Foods employee at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, plant is drawing renewed attention to conditions at the facility
The death of a Smithfield Foods employee at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, plant is drawing renewed attention to conditions at the facility. Forty-four-year-old Patou Mpinda died last week in what Smithfield has described as a workplace incident. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation. The renewed scrutiny comes...
moline.il.us
Join Team Moline! We're Hiring for Two Positions
Looking for a career that makes a difference? The City of Moline is hiring!. Explore two opportunities to serve your community, from library services and communications to hands-on facility maintenance. Circulation Services & Communications Coordinator. The Moline Public Library is seeking a Circulation Services & Communications Coordinator to lead library...
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Kewanee Public Library Hosts Property Tax Information Session with County Officials September 29, 2026
Property Taxes & You Session Set for September 29th at Kewanee Public Library. Have questions about your property taxes or wonder if you may qualify for property tax exemptions? Residents will have an opportunity to get answers directly from Henry County officials during an upcoming informational session, “Property Taxes & You.” The program will be held Tuesday, September 29th, at 10 AM in the Community Room at the Kewanee Public Library.
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Milan residents speak out about lithium battery facility
Milan residents gathered to rally against a proposal to build a lithium battery facility in a rural part of the village. Milan Christian Church was overflowing with people who wanted to learn more about plans for the facility. A developer wants to build a 16-acre facility along 14th St. W. The proposed facility would store […]
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Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest in Erie This Weekend
History will come alive this weekend at the Bos Brothers Historical Farm as farmers gather to harvest crops and showcase vintage farming equipment at the Old Fashioned Fall Harvest Show. The annual show, held at 8105 Springhill Road in Erie, is always free, family friendly, and offers visitors a unique...