QCBJ News Staff's stories
Latest project will make Silvis ‘hub of railroad history’
The historic railroad facility in Silvis is getting new life and new amenities to tell the story of railroading. Work has started on the installation of a new railroad turntable and roundhouse at the National Railway Equipment (NRE) complex at…
Better Health Foundation announces grant awards
The Better Health Foundation (BHF) is helping area nonprofit organizations by investing in programs and…
QC Honor Flights are now open up to more veterans
More local military veterans are now eligible to go on the region’s Honor Flights to…
Help Deck the Downtowns; celebrate Culture Bright Week
The holiday season is in full swing in the Quad Cities, with the multi-day, multi-city…
QCR Holdings announces cash dividend
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust, has announced a…
Davenport Optimists kick off Christmas tree sale Saturday
The Davenport Noon Optimist Club will continue its more than 70-year tradition beginning Saturday, Nov.…
Iowa Attorney General Bird warns of holiday season scams
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is urging Iowans to be vigilant…
GreenState Credit Union recognized as one of the Best Banks of 2025-26
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Money magazine has recognized GreenState Credit Union as one of the…
Former QC businessman, politician Jim Hancock dies
Jim Hancock, a former downtown Davenport restaurateur and community leader, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 17,…
MercyOne first in Iowa to use ground-breaking AFib treatment
MercyOne announced it recently became the first hospital in Iowa to use a revolutionary new…
Bettendorf moves ahead with new police station planning
The City of Bettendorf has announced a timeline for its construction of a new police…
Sandburg hosts Welcome to the Real World
More than 350 eighth graders from western Illinois will attend the “Welcome to the Real…
Deck the Downtowns kicks off tonight across QC
Deck the Downtowns, a joint holiday promotion between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization, Downtown Davenport Partnership…
Creamer to lead defense alliance, manufacturing institute
A new leader has been named for the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) and…
Symphony of Lights celebrates 30th anniversary
CLINTON, Iowa – This holiday season the Symphony of Lights holiday light display at Eagle…
RDA awards $2.27M in grants, launches ‘Transformational Initiatives’
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board approved 69 fall grant awards totaling $2,278,448 at…
