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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
