QCBJ News Staff's stories
Clausen Companies receives Iowa ESGR Patriot Award
CLINTON, Iowa — Clausen Companies has been recognized with a Patriot Award from the Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for its support of the military. Clausen Companies was nominated by one of its employees who is…
319 QC John Deere salaried workers among mass layoffs
A combined 319 salaried workers at John Deere World Headquarters in Moline and John Deere…
Edwards to lead Chicago Fed civic engagement, external affairs
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has named Steve Edwards as its executive vice president…
Per Mar Services ranks 14th in SDM’s 2024 Top Systems Report
Per Mar Security, headquartered in Davenport, announced it is ranked 14th on SDM’s 2024 Top…
Rock Island announces Tell On Your Neighbor Awards
Each year, residents in Rock Island are encouraged to Tell On Your Neighbor by nominating…
Quad Cities Area Family Fair set for for Aug. 3
The Quad Cities Area Family Fair – a resource for families with special needs –…
In the Works: July 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
RI County Democratic Party leaders back VP Harris presidential bid
Members of the Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee have unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala…
HNI Corp. reports $36M earnings in 2Q, predicts record year
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced net sales of $623.7 million and net income of…
Report: QC unemployment grows to 5% in June
The unemployment rate grew to 5% and job numbers fell in June in the Quad…
SCORE offers area in-person classes on business development
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, is hosting a series of…
Rock Island Library hosts Pay What You Want Book Sale this weekend
It’s a little like Christmas in July for book lovers – a book sale where…
Bally’s agrees to $4.6 billion deal with hedge fund Standard General
The Bally’s Corporation, which owns Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, has…
Iowa Secretary’s poll worker recruiting honored
A poll worker recruitment initiative launched by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate was recognized…
Miller named BHC’s first president emeritus
Former Black Hawk College President Keith Miller has been named the college’s first-ever president emeritus…
WIU museum studies director wins Iowa leadership award
Heidi Lung, the director of the museum studies graduate program at Western Illinois University in…
