QCBJ News Staff's stories
WIU trustees authorize sale of Moline campus Building C
By Kenda Burrows and Jennifer DeWitt One of Western Illinois University’s buildings on its Moline campus could soon be on the market after the university’s board of trustees authorized its potential sale Wednesday, Dec. 10. The WIU Board of Trustees…
Moline to offer Meals for the Holidays Program
The City of Moline is offering a second round of support for income-qualified residents through…
WIU Giving Tuesday campaign breaks record
Western Illinois University announced it raised a record-breaking $135,800 from 476 donors during its GivingTuesday…
Empowering Abilities announces Hall of Fame inductees
Empowering Abilities has announced three new inductees for its Hall of Fame, which honors them…
Cargill CEO Sikes joins Deere & Co. Board of Directors
Moline-based John Deere has added Brian Sikes, board chair and CEO of Cargill, to the…
MercyOne Genesis launches Walk-In Orthopedics Care
MercyOne Genesis is expanding orthopedic services with the launch of Walk-In Orthopedics Care at MercyOne…
Lincoln-Irving being renamed Robert Ontiveros Elementary School
A Moline elementary school that will soon undergo an expansion project is being renamed after…
SBA extends small business award nominations to Dec. 22
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards…
Moline Kiwanis gives $2,109 to five local charities
The Moline Kiwanis Club has announced the distribution of $2,109 in charitable funds for 2025…
WQPT to air locally produced documentary
WQPT PBS will air the locally produced documentary, “I AM disABLEd,” on Sunday, Dec. 14,…
QCBJ’s Most Influential Leaders 2025
Here is the complete list of the QCBJ’s Most Influential for 2025. Dave Herrell, President…
Boddicker named as Davenport’s new IT director
Mike Boddicker has been named as the new information technology (IT) director for the City…
UnityPoint announces new oncology chief medical officer, VP
UnityPoint Health announced two key leadership appointments within its oncology services Wednesday, Dec. 3, as…
Cooking with Heart series returns to UnityPoint
UnityPoint Health will offer its free, interactive cooking series, “Cooking with Heart,” beginning in January…
QC Environmental Film Series returns in January
The Quad Cities Environmental Film Series will begin on Sunday, Jan. 18 on the St.…
Family-friendly holiday events planned across QC
The Quad Cities area is offering a variety of family-friendly activities this holiday season aimed…
