Jennifer DeWitt's stories
QC foundation, partners to match $250k for hunger relief
In a true display of “what community looks like,” the Quad Cities Community Foundation along with nine area families and organizations are collaborating to help those in need put food on their table. The foundation announced the launch of a…
Von Maur invests in 5-year, $100M in-store renovation plan
Von Maur Department Stores shoppers are already accustomed to the ambience that the upscale retailer…
QC Cultural Trust unveils plan to elevate arts, culture
After quietly working behind the scenes to improve the vitality of the regional arts and…
Deere reports $2.370 billion in 2Q net income
Deere & Co. again lowered its full-year outlook for net income as demand for its…
Project NOW hosts exhibit Evicted
“One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight.” In the time it took a crowd…
Floatzilla action expanding with new expo, live bands and more
Floatzilla organizers are planning to expand the fun on the water – and on land…
QCBJ honors Women of Influence with new awards
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present our first-ever Women of Influence…
Team player, worker bee prefers to ‘lead by example’
Dr. Susan Rector shies away from the word “leader” in describing herself, and rather prefers…
QC nonprofit champion Clark chosen to lead Farm Rescue
Nate Clark, a former John Deere executive, has been named the incoming executive director for…
‘Freedom Writers’ author inspires big River Bend Food Bank donations
Erin Gruwell witnessed the impact of hunger in her students’ faces, in their attitudes and…
Chamber hires Hickey Global to create QC site readiness strategy
Recognizing the need to be more competitive in attracting new and expanding businesses, the Quad…
QCBJ names inaugural Women of Influence class
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to announce the inaugural class for our…
UPDATE: Iconic Coffee + Energy takes drive-thru concept literally
Aidan Singh’s idea for a startup business has been percolating through his head for some…
Fundraising continues for new JA Inspiration Center
Junior Achievement of the Heartland (JA) is growing closer to the fundraising goal for its…
QC airport posts best January passenger numbers since 2020
Despite local operational challenges and systemwide cancellations caused by back-to-back snowstorms in January, the Quad…
Iowa 80 Truckstop expansion delivers new distribution center
WALCOTT, Iowa – The World’s Largest Truckstop just got bigger with the opening of a…
