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‘Muscatine momentum’ builds with MUSCO Sports Center
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new $7.5 million MUSCO Sports Center here isn’t just a place to host sporting events. And it’s not just Iowa’s largest inflatable sports dome. It’s also a “place where people come together.” That’s the view of…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Figge art display is ‘proud new symbol for our community’
The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and…
State 18 brings ‘good vibes’ to downtown Bettendorf
State 18 – a new bar that features a golf simulator and an outdoor patio…
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…
Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing
“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…
Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…
‘We’re giving hope’ – 500 food boxes donated to families
RIVERDALE, Iowa – Dennis Butler says he loves helping people and the community, which he…
QC Foundation awards $300k to boost affordable housing efforts
A “perfect storm” of problems and economics have created a massive affordable housing shortage in…
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…
