QCBJ News Staff's stories
City of Rock Island plans open house set Saturday
The City of Rock Island will hold the 2nd Annual Open House from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4 in front of its police and fire stations on 5th Avenue between 12th and 14th streets. Bring your family…
RI County hosts free household hazardous waste collection
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…
Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…
Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…
USDA grants offer assistance for renewable energy projects
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and…
2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival announces call for entries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is seeking submissions…
Genesis Health to host Walk-In job fair Wednesday
Genesis Health System will host a Walk-in Wednesday hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
Muscatine students study abroad in China
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Students from Muscatine participated in a study in China experience program this…
Iowa 80 celebrates 60 years of service by giving away $60,000
WALCOTT, Iowa – Travelers will get a chance to win cash and prizes as Iowa…
Rock Island announces Citizen of Year winners
The City of Rock Island has selected the winners for the 37th annual Citizen of…
St. Ambrose, Rivermont announce enrollment partnership
St. Ambrose University in Davenport recently announced a new partnership with Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf…
SMG acquires Professional Communications, Falcon Security
Solutions Management Group (SMG) announced its successful acquisition of Professional Communications and Falcon Security in…
Food Rescue Workshop slated for Sept. 26 in Davenport
The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership will host its biennial Food Rescue Workshop to highlight…
Iowa voters can request absentee ballots starting Aug. 27
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a…
Modern Woodmen earns Top 10 ranking for financial professionals
Modern Woodmen of America has been ranked in the Top 10 companies in the country…
