QCBJ News Staff's stories

Davenport hires Tim Gleason as interim city administrator
Tim Gleason was appointed as Davenport’s interim city administrator effective Nov. 3 at the Davenport City Council’s Thursday, Sept. 25, meeting. He will replace outgoing Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner for up to six months while the city searches for…
AC to host QC’s largest live comedy event of the year Aug. 15-18
Alternating Currents (AC) is preparing for what festival organizers call “the region’s largest live comedy…

Grand opening set for June 19 for MLK Park
The new MLK Park in downtown Davenport is about to get an official welcome to…

Moline Police seek public input about department accreditation
The Moline Police Department is asking the public’s input as part of an assessment for…

In the Works: June 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Tech company donates 50 computers to YMCA
Solutions Management Group, a technology company based in Davenport, has donated 50 preowned desktop computers…

Western Illinois Bancshares adds Rock Island accounting firm
MONMOUTH, Illinois – Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc. (WIBI), a diversified financial services holding company, has…

As deadline nears, UnitedHealthCare, Genesis still at odds
UnitedHealthcare is in contract negotiations that, if unresolved, would make Genesis and MercyOne health care…

CASI hosts first summer concert Thursday
The Center for Active Seniors Inc. (CASI) is hosting the first of its summer concert…

Iowa 80 Truckstop hosts Hawkeye Meet & Greet
WALCOTT, Iowa – The Iowa 80 Truckstop will host a Meet & Greet with several…

RI National Cemetery to host 108th Colored Troops regiment honors
The Rock Island National Cemetery will host a ceremony honoring the soldiers of the 108th…

Wilson, Rosner receive WIU-QC Core Value Awards
WQPT Director of Development Terry Wilson and Western Illinois University Quad Cities Spaces Manager Thomas…

Go Purple to support Alzheimer’s, Brain Awareness Month
GrowClinton is encouraging residents to Go Purple in June in support of Alzheimer’s and Brain…

Bettendorf reminds community of July 4th parade, festivities deadlines
With the 4th of July fast approaching, the City of Bettendorf is reminding the community…

Whitey’s cones to help Bethany for Children and Families June 17
Purchasing a sweet treat next week can help Bethany for Children and Families. Whitey’s Ice…

Gilda’s Club to host oral health workshop
Gilda’s Club is hosting a free educational workshop from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24,…





