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John Deere will lay off over 30 workers at its Cylinder Works facility in Moline at the end of the month.
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The unemployment rate in the Quad Cities was nearly the same this March, compared to the same time last year.
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EconomyLast month, the John Deere Foundation awarded grants to the World Food Program USA, One Acre Fund, and the Nature Conservancy.
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During Wednesday's public meeting, the team announced Alternative #5 has the lowest impact on homes and businesses, plus the environment.
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EconomyCommunity leaders in Rock Island's West End are making progress on a plan to revitalize the area.
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GovernmentWe should find out where the I-80 bridge study team recommends building a new bridge.
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CommunityAt Thursday's Finale Rally, the 37th Student Hunger Drive ended with a collection of more than 818,000 meals for the River Bend Food Bank. That's 1,400 more than last year.
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More and more individuals and families are going hungry. That's why earlier this month, the clubs kicked off their new, 4-H Food Squad food drive.
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CommunityIn this episode of "A Real Piece of Work," hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Charlie Hartig, the CEO of Hartig Drug Company, a family-owned pharmacy chain. Matt and Joy have a personal connection to Charlie, as his father and Joy's father-in-law were pharmacy school classmates, and Joy herself worked with him at a pharmacy during her school years.Charlie takes us through his career journey, explaining how he always knew he might work for the family business. With 24 community pharmacy locations and long-term care pharmacy services under his watch, Charlie shares his insights as the CEO of Hartig Drug.The conversation touches on various aspects of the pharmacy field. Charlie discusses the earning potential, with the average pharmacist salary coming in around $123,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also sheds light on the non-traditional work hours that are often required in healthcare.COVID-19 becomes a focal point of discussion, as Charlie reveals how Harding Drug dealt with the challenges brought on by the pandemic. From adapting their practices to meet increased demand to administering tens of thousands of COVID vaccines, Charlie emphasizes the importance of networking and staying informed during uncertain times.Not limited to pharmacists and technicians, Charlie also explores other career opportunities within the pharmacy field. He encourages students to shadow different roles and highlights the involvement of health science students at Hartig Drug.Finally, Charlie shares valuable advice about teamwork and perseverance. In response to a question from Matt, he emphasizes the value of group projects in preparing for careers that require collaboration. And in a reflection on his younger self, Charlie stresses the importance of treating school like a job and developing grit.As the episode concludes, Matt and Joy express their gratitude to Charlie for his time and for sharing his insights on working in the dynamic and rewarding field of pharmacy.
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GovernmentThat's according to the White House, which is promoting his "Rural America Event Series."
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EconomyThe Quad Cities chamber has been courting Amazon to build one here for nearly ten years.
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GovernmentNext month, the I-80 bridge study team will reveal which option it has selected for replacing the Mississippi River bridge between LeClaire and Rapids City.