QCBJ News Staff's stories
WQPT to air star-studded public television tribute Nov. 27
WQPT PBS will premiere a new three-hour program, “WE 🖤 PUBLIC TELEVISION!” at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 27. The special, taped at PBS SoCal’s Burbank studios on Nov. 8, honors 55 years of public television. It features a star-studded…
Bettendorf Police support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink patch
Bettendorf Police will sport pink patches on their uniforms in honor of October being National…
EM Community Fund grants $23,000 to 18 local nonprofits
The East Moline Community Fund awarded $23,000 to 18 local nonprofits through its fall grant…
$300,000 Illinois grant expands adult volunteer literacy
Several Illinois Quad Cities literacy and library programs will get a boost from $300,000 in…
Join Ohl Strong tailgate party to support pancreatic cancer patients
Ohl Strong, a non-profit organization, will hold an old-fashioned tailgate party at 11 a.m. on…
Ascentra’s De Bisschop Iowa Credit Union League Champion of Year
The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) named Ascentra Credit Union Senior Vice President of Human…
Muscatine Senior Center hosts open house, craft fair Oct. 11
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Senior Center, a new program for active aging seniors, invites…
Rock Island Library goes online with authors Sanchez, Reynolds
The Rock Island Public Library will join more than 200 Illinois libraries in hosting two…
Rotarians bring sensory stands, STEAM kits to RI libraries
Rock Island students are busy learning while playing with sensory stations and STEAM kits at…
Farm Rescue founder recognized with Points of Light Award
Bill Gross, the founder and president of Farm Rescue, has been named Daily Point of…
Fishing championships will be in QC from Oct. 10-12
It’s still fishing season in the Quad Cities. A major fishing championship tournament will be…
Pancheros gets ready to open in Bettendorf
Pancheros Mexican Grill will reach 27 locations in Iowa as its nationwide expansion efforts continue…
WQPT’S Oct. 19 Imagination Station tickets available
WQPT PBS is hosting its 2024 Imagination Station for kids on Saturday, Oct. 19, and…
‘Build a Dream’ Oct. 16 event to help Habitat
The “Build A Dream” fundraiser has been scheduled and will help Habitat for Humanity Quad…
Lead(h)er Fuel the Fire Gala marks 8 years of mentorship
Lead(h)er is celebrating its eighth year of free mentorship for Quad Cities women by unveiling…
Gwaltney newest trustee on Augustana board
Brent Gwaltney, Augustana College Class of 1984, an investor and renewable energy project advisor, is…
