QCBJ News Staff's stories
QCAR extends deadline for ADU design contest to Oct. 15
The Quad Cities Area REALTORs (QCAR) has extended the deadline for its new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) design contest to Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Bettendorf-based association announced. “We’ve seen growing interest in the contest and want to ensure that everyone…
IFAA awards $241,600 in scholarships, $669,000 from state fair’s sale champions
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) awarded $241,600 in scholarships…
QC unemployment increases to 5.1% amid July job decline
The Quad Cities metro area was among three Illinois metros posting an over-the-year decline in…
Figge highlights works of revolutionary Mexican muralists
Beginning this Saturday, Aug. 24, visitors to the Figge Art Museum will be treated to…
Farm Rescue joins lineup of Farm Progress Show
BOONE, Iowa – Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides fieldwork and other assistance to…
Moline foundation combines grant opportunities into single cycle
The board of Moline Regional Community Foundation this month approved transitioning to one annual grant…
In the Works: August 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Local housing projects move forward, but not 3D-printed homes
MUSCATINE, Iowa – New houses are being built in this community, but not using new…
WLC seeks nominees for Iowa Women of Achievement
Women Lead Change (WLC) is seeking historic women who are worthy of consideration for the…
U.S. SBA, Iowa SBA seek Small Business Week award nominees
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business…
Borys named Augustana’s assistant VP of marketing, brand communication
Irene Karedis Borys is the new assistant vice president of marketing and brand communication at…
10 Iowa graduates win ABI advanced manufacturing scholarships
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced that its Elevate Advanced Manufacturing initiative…
CCDA Board member applications being accepted
CLINTON, Iowa – The Clinton County Development Association is now accepting applications for positions on…
QCIA hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment through Aug. 30
The Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event in collaboration…
Muscatine’s Hawkeye project to get $1 million in tax assistance
MUSCATINE, Iowa – An $11.5 million project to turn a former Muscatine lumberyard site into…
