Jennifer DeWitt's stories
Williams banking on JDC’s widespread community impact
Wendy Williams’ life is driven by the details. But even after years of working up the ranks to become the 2026 John Deere Classic golf tournament chair, the veteran banker was floored by the enormity of all the details, the…
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…
QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards
After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…
Learning from others constant for marketing professional
Tracy Schwind’s career path has been a circuitous one that, in part, has been driven…
Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is
It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…
ALM, Path Robotics partner to expand AI welding automation
Columbus, Ohio-based Path Robotics and ALM Positioners in Rock Island have forged a partnership to…
Russell acquires O’Reilly Build, opens fourth national office
Russell, the longtime Quad Cities construction company, announced today it is once again expanding its…
GECU powers up for its 90th anniversary
After a few mergers with smaller, neighboring credit unions and two name changes later, the…
Iowa American, MercyOne, EMA partner on new well project
A new multi-million-dollar well project in Davenport is moving forward that will benefit MercyOne Genesis,…
Future Rock Island housing project to serve veterans
Nearly a year after securing a $7.8 million housing award, Community Home Partners (CHP) is…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Women Fight Hunger share message of hope to help food insecure
When your world comes crashing down around you, it’s OK to not be OK. More…
