QCBJ News Staff's stories
Lee Enterprises CFO resigns to become pastor
Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer Tim Millage, who is leaving to answer a call from outside of corporate life. Lee, the parent company of the Quad-City Times and Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus,…
College Savings Iowa rebrands itself as ISave 529
ISave 529 is the new name for Iowa’s direct-sold 529 plan, formerly College Savings Iowa,…
Grilling for Charity event will be in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition of Grilling for Charity…
29th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to roar along new route
Downtown Rock Island will be filled with thousands of race fans this Labor Day weekend…
Kewanee to go Hog-Fest wild on Labor Day weekend
KEWANEE, Illinois – In Kewanee, Labor Day weekend is synonymous with its annual Hog Fest. …
River Action golf car tours scheduled
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6.…
Missing $572.9k found at Iowa State Fair Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating another outstanding year of finding Iowans’ missing money…
RI County hosts free household hazardous waste collection
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…
Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…
Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…
USDA grants offer assistance for renewable energy projects
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and…
2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival announces call for entries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is seeking submissions…
Genesis Health to host Walk-In job fair Wednesday
Genesis Health System will host a Walk-in Wednesday hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
Muscatine students study abroad in China
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Students from Muscatine participated in a study in China experience program this…
Iowa 80 celebrates 60 years of service by giving away $60,000
WALCOTT, Iowa – Travelers will get a chance to win cash and prizes as Iowa…
