QCBJ News Staff's stories
WIU honored for affordable online graduate education
Western Illinois University has been recognized by OnlineU as one of the nation’s most affordable options for online graduate education, earning the No. 8 spot on OnlineU’s 2026 ranking of the Most Affordable Online Master’s Programs. The ranking highlights WIU’s…
Local Scooter’s franchise owners receive top honor
Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest drive-thru specialty coffee franchise systems, honored several of…
Cancer Support Community presents It’s Saturday Nite gala
Every day, someone in the Quad Cities hears the life-changing words: “You have cancer.” For…
IMA hosts state’s food manufacturers at Illinois Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will host the first Food Innovation Day…
Grounded: There will be no Quad City Air Show this year
Military jets, World War II-era planes, helicopters and other flying machines will not be on…
QC Restaurant Week seeking nominees for Service Stars
In anticipation of QC Restaurant Week 2026 (April 6-12), Visit Quad Cities is seeking nominations…
Students to explore ‘Real World’ jobs
GALESBURG, Illinois — More than 340 area eighth graders are expected to embark on an…
Bettendorf’s Palmer Hills Golf Course set to open
Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf is set to open for its 51st season today,…
MidAmerican trees grants help local cities
MidAmerican Energy is awarding $122,000 in “Trees Please!” grant funding to 58 Iowa cities, helping…
Comcast to expand its high-speed network to the Quad Cities
Comcast this week announced plans to expand its fast network to the Quad Cities, bringing…
Mel Foster Insurance named ‘Circle of Excellence Agency’
Western National Insurance Group recently announced that Davenport-based Mel Foster Insurance has been named one…
Iowa manufacturing competition seeks ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ nominations
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is partnering with Nicolet National Bank to host…
QC Hispanic Chamber gets ready to move to Silvis
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) will soon have a new office.…
Taste of LeClaire events set for Saturday
LECLAIRE, Iowa – About 20 businesses will be participating in the annual Taste of LeClaire…
Jet Air acquires Revv Aviation in Quad Cities
Jet Air, Inc. of Galesburg, Illinois, has acquired three Revv Aviation facilities in the Quad…
EICC’s Clinton campus gets $1 million for career learning
CLINTON, Iowa – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will receive a $1 million state grant…
