Jennifer DeWitt's stories

HNI to acquire Steelcase in $2.2B deal to unlock opportunities

MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation has agreed to buy Steelcase Inc., and merge the two companies “to capture industry tailwinds and unlock new opportunities” expected as its customers’ workforces return to the office.  HNI announced Monday, Aug. 4, it will…

EICC workforce survey roadmap to stronger economy

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is looking to get schooled by area employers and companies as it…

Rejuvenate Housing opens doors to 4th Davenport project

For the fourth time in as many years, Rejuvenate Housing has rescued a once abandoned…

Rejuvenate Housing

Carl Sandburg College ag tech incubator gets $1.8M state grant

GALESBURG, Illinois – Carl Sandburg College’s plans for a new 518 Collective ag tech incubator…

Carl Sandburg College 518 Collective incubator tech

Tennant kept on trucking through JDC volunteer chairmanship

Aaron Tennant could not wipe the smile off his face as he presented the John…

QCBJ announces its fourth 2025 Best of Region winners

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present its fourth Best of the…

Estes to consolidate Point Builders into City Construction

The Estes Team of Companies has announced that it is consolidating Point Builders into City…

Estes Family of Companies Point Builders City Construction

JDC’s Birdies for Charity set to fly by $200M mark in giving

If the Quad Cities’ tradition of generosity holds, this could be the year that the…

Micaela Booth, Director, Birdies for Charity at John Deere Classic

Hilltop Campus Village unveils preliminary master plan 

Business owners, residents, community leaders and others with a stake in Hilltop Campus Village (HCV)…

Muscatine to play host to Iowa Downtown Conference

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Nearly 200 enthusiasts, professionals and supporters of Iowa’s historic downtowns and neighborhood…

2025 Iowa Downtown Conference

Von Maur still climbing on USA Today Readers Choice 10BEST list

Von Maur has again been recognized among the best of the best U.S. department stores…

USA Today Readers Choice 10BEST list von Maur

Sears, Tinsmans to join QC Area Business Hall of Fame  

The leader of a Quad Cities manufacturer dating back 170 years and a couple behind…

JA of the Heartland Volunteer AI

UPDATE: John Deere extends JDC title sponsorship through 2030

John Deere and the PGA TOUR chose the JDC Champions Day on Monday, June 2,…

Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 20 to support cancer survivors, community

The Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois (CSC) at Gilda’s Club is calling Quad…

Gipple believes relationships are heart of QCRH culture

Todd Gipple never really fancied himself being a banker. While captivated by numbers and skilled…

Boys & Girls Club raises $85K for ‘the kiddos’

The Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley painted the town red last week…