QCBJ News Staff's stories
WIU recognized for social mobility by Wall Street Journal
Western Illinois University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to social mobility, according to the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings. WIU was named the No. 68 university in the country for social mobility and…
BHC to host grand opening of Building 3, athletic fields
The public is invited to Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus on Saturday, Sept. 14, for…
QC Food Rescue Workshop announces Sept. 26 menu
The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership has announced the full menu for its upcoming Food…
Scott County deadline for disaster unemployment aid extended
The deadline for impacted Iowans in Scott County to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)…
Explore a future in STEAM at the Rock Island library
The Rock Island Public Library is again a recipient of a Fiscal Year 2025 Library…
Bettendorf Police to wear patch to aid Gray Matters Collective
The Bettendorf Police have added a patch as an important reminder and message to their…
Bettendorf residents urged to join Iowa’s Healthiest State Walk
From 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, Bettendorf invites residents to go outside and…
ABI spotlights AI, workforce solutions at Iowa Manufacturing Conference
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will host its annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference…
Friendship Manor treats first responders to appreciation lunch
Rock Island’s Friendship Manor held an emergency responders appreciation luncheon Monday, Aug. 30, to honor…
Hispanic chamber hosts 3rd annual block party
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is organizing its 3rd annual block party…
Empowering Abilities hosts open house Sept. 12
Empowering Abilities is opening their doors to the community for an open house from 11…
DeWitt’s 37th annual Autumn Fest coming Sept. 21
DEWITT, Iowa – There’s a big weekend planned for DeWitt’s 37th Annual Autumn Fest. The…
Revive Fall Market Fest is Sunday in Rock Island
Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Revive Fall Market Fest Sunday, Sept.…
JA to unveil Inspiration Center with Sept. 17 open house
Junior Achievement of the Heartland will host a public open house to reveal its newest…
NFIB Jobs Report finds growth stalls on Main Street
As concerns with labor quality persist among America’s small businesses, the NFIB’s August jobs report…
EICC to host “Exit Wounds: Soldiers’ Stories – Life After Iraq and Afghanistan”
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is hosting the traveling exhibition “Exit Wounds: Soldiers’ Stories –…
