A new Health Information Technology program is being offered by Scott Community College for students interested in a health care career.
Nine students are currently enrolled. The courses include medical transcription and medical coding for reimbursement.
Scott Community began offering the program this year because a survey of local health care providers indicated a need for educational training for health information professionals.
Bettendorf High's pep band keeps up the spirit during a recent basketball game. Together with the Gold Dusters Dance Team, the band provides great entertainment during the weekly sporting events.
Bettendorf High School's Student Council dreamed up a new assignment for it's student members - reach out to help various Quad City community organizations.
Davenport-based Lee Enterprises, Inc. – owner of the QC Times and Daily Dispatch/Argus – has a new CEO, a new chief financial officer, several new board members and a new majority owner.
The initial financial results, however, look very much the same: declining revenues and negative... more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday (5/4/26) it will conduct comprehensive reviews of cleanup work beginning this spring at four Superfund sites, including the Arconic (formerly Alcoa) Davenport Plant site in Riverdale and the Mississippi River Pool 15.
Both chambers of the Iowa Legislature have approved education appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2027, with Democrats decrying what they called straying priorities and a... more
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