QCBJ News Staff's stories

Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that the college will acquire UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science in Rock Island. Pending approvals for the acquisition from the Higher Learning…
Bi-state QC region prepares Veterans Day salute to all who served
The Quad Cities has a number of events designed to observe Veterans Day and allow…

AAA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment at its QC office
The AAA office in Bettendorf is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event this week in…

Tiphanie’s restaurant closing its doors Saturday
Tiphanie’s, a downtown Davenport restaurant and bakery, is closing its business. Business owner Tiphanie Cannon…

Quad Cities Fall Success Fair Nov. 13 in Rock Island
The Quad Cities Fall Success Fair returns Thursday, Nov. 13, to link veterans, job seekers,…

QC area agencies win IFA grants to assist homeless
Four Quad Cities area social service agencies are among 42 Iowa agencies to receive Iowa…

Gerks to lead Grow Clinton marketing, events
CLINTON, Iowa – Antonia “Toni” Gerks has been hired as the new director of marketing…

The Blessing Tree returns to Downtown Bettendorf
The Blessing Tree tradition returns to Downtown Bettendorf for its 27th year, offering the Quad…

Former EICC leader will be interim college president in Des Moines
The former interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is about to start another new…

Fareway addresses food insecurity with help of customers
Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and…

Figge expands museum access; will help feed hungry
The Figge Art Museum is offering free admission for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and…

Sign-up begins for states’ heating assistance programs
MidAmerican Energy is reminding customers that heating bill assistance may be available for those who…

MRA program aims to develop young professionals
A new MRA program, “Developing the Young Professional,” is set to launch Jan. 19 and…

Voters OK $27M police station bond issue in a landslide
After an overwhelming number of Bettendorf voters said “yes” to a $27 million referendum on…

Russell wins AGC of Missouri Keystone Award
Davenport-based Russell announced that the construction and development firm is the winner of the 2025…

ImpactLife, UI Health Care AirCare host QC blood drive Thursday
ImpactLife is partnering with University of Iowa Health Care AirCare to host a blood drive…





