QCBJ News Staff's stories

IMEG expands southeast reach with Buford Goff acquisition
IMEG, a leading national engineering design firm based in Rock Island, has announced its acquisition of Buford Goff & Associates (BGA), headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. In a news release issued Monday, Jan. 5, IMEG said the firm specializes in…
SBDC names Pitts assistant state director for operations
AMES, Iowa — Leah Pitts has been named assistant state director for operations and compliance…

Delta Air Lines adds third daily QCIA to Atlanta flight
Tickets now are on sale for the Quad Cities International Airport’s new third nonstop daily…

IMEG grows federal, lab capabilities with acquisition
Rock Island-based IMEG today announced its recent asset acquisition of the majority of CFR Engineering,…

UnityPoint Health, foundations honored for philanthropy
UnityPoint Health, and two UnityPoint Health foundations have received national recognition for their philanthropy efforts.…

‘Kids Run The Show’ hockey game returns to Vibrant arena
The second annual Kids Run The Show hockey game will hit the ice at 7…

QC-based IMEG offers engineering expertise to Times Square’s ball drop
When the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball begins its descent tonight in New…

LandJet to host franchise pop-up event in Bettendorf
LandJet, a luxury transportation business serving the corporate traveler space, will host a franchise pop-up…

Brissman Foundation awards $160k to 36 nonprofits serving Milan
The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation recently awarded more than $161,000 to…

Lee announces $50M investment, leadership change
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is getting $50 million in investments, a new chairman of…

Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high…

MRCF announces new partnership in grant awards
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) and Old National Bank Wealth Management (ONB) are partnering…

12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants
The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…

Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning
Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…

East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event
The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes…

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…





