QCBJ News Staff's stories

Herrell to receive Destination Organization Leadership Award
Visit Quad Cities President and CEO Dave Herrell has been selected to receive the 2026 Destination Organization Leadership Award by Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading membership association for destination organizations. Mr. Herrell will receive the award at the 2026…
MidAmerican Energy wins national Emergency Response Award
MidAmerican Energy has been recognized with a national Emergency Response Award for its response last…

UnityPoint Health – Trinity to Honor Sexual Assault Survivors
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UnityPoint Health – Trinity will place 164 flags…

Friends of Trinity hosts annual Blossoms & Brunch fundraiser May 2
Tickets are now on sale for the Friends of Trinity’s annual Blossoms & Brunch fundraiser,…

Great Oaks school to open in Davenport this fall
A new tuition-free, public charter school is scheduled to open in Davenport this fall. Oakmont…

GMCCI celebrates 2025 milestones, honorees
MUSCATINE – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) looked back on a…

Illinois road races launch new I-74 Challenge
A trio of signature Illinois road races are promising triple the fun this summer giving…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet named one of USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores
Blain’s Farm & Fleet earned a 4-star rating on USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores 2026…

Clinton hospital ending many maternal care services
CLINTON, Iowa – The MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is ending many of its maternal care…

Iowa Healthiest State Conference Opens Registration for Workplace Well-Being Leaders
Registration is open for the 2026 Healthiest State Conference, presented by Wellabe, as employers across…

ABI survey finds Iowa employers eyeing capital investments
DES MOINES, Iowa — Results from the latest survey by the Iowa Association of Business…

Scouting America Illowa Council names Eagle Project district winners
The Scouting America Illowa Council will present the Eagle Project of the Year and honor…

National Defense Industrial Association to host government contracting symposium in Moline
The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 17th annual…

Food Truck Fridays returning to LeClaire
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Get ready for pizza, Mexican food, lots of sandwiches and other treats.…

Voters narrow field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the field of contenders in the annual “Makers Madness” contest…

Practivated CEO to headline Success in Fundraising conference
Nonprofit fundraising professionals from across the Quad Cities region are invited to a full-day conference,…





