QCBJ News Staff's stories

Orion Technical College approved for new online programs
Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding to that history with more programs, more students and perhaps a name change in a few years. That’s the word from Troy Harris, CEO of…
Knox College names Jones new CFO
GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief…

Project NOW to host memorial service Friday
Project NOW and Christian Care will host its annual memorial service Friday morning, commemorating those…

St. Ambrose names new leadership team
St. Ambrose University announced the addition of four senior leaders and an expanded role for…

ORA, UnityPoint Health-Trinity announce exclusive partnership
ORA Orthopedics and UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals have announced an exclusive partnership deal, effective…

Illinois QC unemployment rate slips in September
The Illinois section of the Quad Cities was one of two metro areas in the…

Skybridge features new lights, more intense colors
The Davenport Skybridge is shining brighter this holiday season, thanks to a recently completed $408,000…

$50,000 T-Moline grant will bring mini-pitch to Moline Park
T-Mobile recently announced that Moline Parks and Recreation is a recipient of a $50,000 Hometown…

Lee Enterprises cancels special meeting
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has cancelled a special meeting of its stockholders that had…

SSAB appoints Tom Cox head of Americas Operations
STOCKHOLM — SSAB announced Wednesday, Dec. 17, the appointment of Tom Cox as head of…

Foundation unveils historic conservation gift for Muscatine island
MUSCATINE, Iowa – An iconic Mississippi River island here will be preserved for future generations,…

Dress for Success names new executive director
Dress for Success Quad Cities has a new executive director at its helm. Mikael Gibson…

Women get help from YWCA, Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors
A century-old partnership between three Rock Island community organizations is helping support a YWCA Quad…

NRC renews Constellation’s licenses for Clinton and Dresden
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved license renewals for two of Constellation’s Illinois nuclear…

Mendenhall honored again for early childhood care
It’s been a banner year for Marcy Mendenhall with the latest accolade honoring SAL Community…

Bears, QC foundation give $50,000 to feed QC hungry
River Bend Food Bank is feeding hungry Quad Citians with the help of a $25,000…





