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QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the biggest and most noteworthy stories we covered in 2025 across the Quad Cities region. Each story also includes a small update on the topic or news…
Nestlé Purina helps local small animal, vet assistant program
ELDRIDGE – Hayden Burmeister, 17, and Kelsie Hilsenbeck, 16, love their classes at the Regional…
‘You’re at home’ – community welcomes Authentix Bettendorf
LuAnn Kerr is looking to downsize from her Rock Island house to an apartment. Her…
Expanded Moline school will honor Ontiveros’ legacy
Chris Ontiveros was remembering his father Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9. He remembered how his late…
Holiday events help attract shoppers to QC area stores
As holiday shoppers visited Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium Unique Gift Shop in downtown LeClaire on…
‘It’s finally here’ – New Casey’s store opens in East Moline
After years of dreaming and planning, a new Casey’s General Store is open for business…
Winners Circle reception highlights ‘amazing people’ in QC
Kai Swanson loved the 2025 Winners Circle reception Wednesday night, Dec. 3, held at the…
UScellular donates $5,000 in toys, supplies to Friendly House
The front lobby of the Friendly House at 1221 N. Myrtle St., Davenport, was filled…
Davenport puts 4 new electric buses on the road
Angela Lacy said the new city buses in Davenport are already a big hit with…
Black Friday: Day a ‘success’ for many QC businesses
For some local businesses, the holiday shopping season started strong as shoppers came out in…
QC businesses hope for a big day on Small Business Saturday
Small businesses in the Quad Cities region need help in a big way. That’s the…
Food program brings in 64,063 pounds of fruits, veggies
Every head of lettuce helps. So does every tomato, potato, green pepper, onion and watermelon.…
Blue Flight – QC group to send local officers to D.C.
Greg Keller wants local police officers to know they are appreciated for their hard work,…
Renewable natural gas unit is ‘milestone’ for QC community
Kathy Morris looked at the new facility at the Scott County Landfill that is now…
QCREDA helps spur local economic growth
Economic development help is available to show “Illinois is open for business.” That help will…
Career expo hopes to ‘light a spark’ with QC students, adults
Eric Steele was busy talking about the work of cement masons on Tuesday afternoon, Nov.…
