Community Foundation awards scholarships to 75+ local students
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $856,327 in scholarship awards, the largest total dollars awarded in the organization’s 60+ year history. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. “Behind every scholarship is a personal motivation,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Some donors are honoring someone important to them; others are paying forward the help they once
Report: Black Hawk College and its students add more than $291M to local economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The study, conducted by Lightcast, demonstrates the college's significant return on investment to its major stakeholder groups – students, taxpayers, society and employers. “This report makes clear that Black Hawk College is more than a place of learning,” said Dr. Jeremy Thomas, President of
