Anamaria Rocha, who grew up in Moline’s Floreciente neighborhood, was hired in March as Mercado’s new director.

Mercado on Fifth is searching for a new Program Director plan to oversee summer market operations, off-season programming and community collaborations.

Mercado on Fifth and its team of community partners are pleased to announce $21,200 in grants will be awarded to 23 minority-owned businesses in the Quad Cities.