QCBJ News Staff's stories
Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED soon will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant. The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)…
Icestravaganza celebration to feature ‘This is Iowa’ theme
The annual Icestravaganza celebration in downtown Davenport is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18. The…
Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new…
AAA offers Tow to Go service to prevent impaired driving
In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season, AAA is…
LeClaire gets ready for last-minute shoppers
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Businesses in this community are getting ready for last-minute shoppers during the…
Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1
A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…
Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that…
QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season
The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…
Grow QC; Alternating Currents win RDA & Bechtel grants
Grow Quad Cities has received grants from the Bechtel Trusts of $100,000 per year to…
ABI’s 2025 Ten Leaders to Know
This month’s Business Monthly highlights something at the core of ABI’s mission: leadership. Our “10…
Orion Technical College approved for new online programs
Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding…
EICC honored for excellence in education
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) was recently honored by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple…
Twin State Technical wins 2025 W3 Awards for local projects
Twin State Technical Services has been honored with two international digital excellence awards for websites…
UnityPoint Health names new chief medical officer
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Peter George as its new…
Quad City Area Realtors announce annual awards
The Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) recently celebrated its members and their leadership in the…
Knox College names Jones new CFO
GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief…
