QCBJ News Staff's stories

Khaliq family again sponsors NAMI Walks 2025
For the third consecutive year, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley announced Malik and K Khaliq and family as the presenting sponsor of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley 2025. The event, the Quad Cities’ largest mental health advocacy and awareness fundraiser, will take…
Adler Theatre Fund, QCCT offer opportunity for performers
The Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) is inviting those in the performing arts to seek…

LeClaire, Port Byron get ready for Tugfest celebration
It’s almost time for LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, to restart their annual tug-of-war…

Bettendorf transit driver among Iowa’s top drivers of 2024
The Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) has chosen Bettendorf Transit driver Karen Carsell-Laake as one…

Staff changes announced at Empowering Abilities
Empowering Abilities in Davenport recently announced changes in its administrative staff. Katy Decker, a 27-year…

Doris & Victor Day grants $800,500 to 44 organizations
Forty-four Quad Cities community organizations will be awarded a total of $800,500 this year from…

UnityPoint Bettendorf, Muscatine win stroke care award
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Muscatine were honored with the American Heart Association’s Get…

Two doctors will join staff at Orthopaedic Specialists
Fellowship-trained joint replacement specialists Dr. Craig Moe and Dr. Brian McGowan are joining the robotic…

Live music returns to Moline’s Historic Block Courtyard
The upcoming Chillin’ in the Courtyard celebrations will bring music, food, and fun back to…

Davenport schools, fire stations partner on school supply drive
The Davenport Community School District and the Davenport Fire Department are teaming up on a…

Bank of America provides free admission to Figge
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general…

Silvis to hosts Summer Fest on Saturday, Aug. 3
Downtown Silvis will be bustling with activity on Saturday, Aug. 3, as the city’s Summer…

Scavenger Hunt supports work of Empowering Abilities
Empowering Abilities will hold a fun, family-friendly Scavenger Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24 starting…

St. Ambrose partners with other colleges to expand access
St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are poised…

Construction begins on major $5M expansion at The Group
The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C began work this week on a $5 million,…

Lee’s ‘digital transformation’ moves forward
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has hit a financial milestone for the company – its…





