Jennifer DeWitt's stories
QC airport posts new high in May passenger traffic
More airline seats and frequency for local travelers helped drive a 6%-increase in passenger numbers in May, the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) reported. According to the airport’s monthly statistics, a total of 65,467 passengers traveled through the airport in…
Reynolds seeks federal disaster declaration for record snowfalls
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is asking for federal help for 18 counties – including Scott,…
Country star Jake Owen to headline Birdies for Charity concert
John Deere Classic tournament officials announced that country music star Jake Owen will return to…
Rock Island to build new clubhouse at Saukie Golf Course
Rock Island is preparing to replace a nearly century-old clubhouse at Saukie Golf Course thanks…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Crawford Company grows into west RI
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
QC visitor agencies’ projects win $20K in Iowa Tourism grants
A pair of new efforts to promote tourism in the Quad Cities is getting a…
Valley Construction paves way to record year in 2023
The completion of several high-dollar, high-profile road projects across the Quad Cities region helped push…
YMCA scores with urban soccer plan for downtown Davenport
An idea that the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has been kicking around the…
KENT acquires Australian dessert, beverage company Frosty Boy
MUSCATINE, Iowa – KENT Corporation has expanded its food and beverage lineup with the acquisition…
New home to help Empowerment Center expand its reach
As the YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center gets settled into its new home in east Davenport,…
YWCA hosts Empowerment Center tours, collection drive
The YWCA of the Quad Cities is gearing up for Giving Tuesday by opening up…
HDC spotlights its work with new Empowering Abilities name
There was a sea of smiles along with shouts of joy from hundreds of HDC…
WLC inspires, challenges sold-out crowd at QC Conference
“Be more of yourself.” That was the resounding message to more than 600 women –…
Trevor Hardware now a part of the Ace family
An iconic Moline hardware store is brand new again after 136 years in business. Trevor…
WHBF wraps up $500K state-of-the-art studio renovation
After weeks of coming live from a temporary in-house studio, WHBF TV 4 is returning…
QCBJ staff wins 10 awards from Northern Illinois News Association
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal captured 10 awards – including a first place for …
