QCBJ News Staff's stories
Bekke named president, CEO of Lee Enterprises
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has a new leader. Nathan Bekke was recently named president and CEO of the company. Also, Josh Rinehults has been named vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. In the Quad Cities region, Lee is…
QC unemployment rises to 5.4% in October
The monthly unemployment rate in the Quad Cities increased 0.7% to 5.4% in October as…
Total Solutions’ new chief growth officer to lead expansion
Total Solutions, based in Davenport, announced it has hired a new chief growth officer in…
Rubys closing its downtown Davenport business
Rubys Beers, Bikes, Brats in downtown Davenport is permanently closing. Its last day in business…
Per Mar receives Premier Security award
Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions for residential and commercial…
Pearl joins Better Health Foundation Board of Directors
The Better Health Foundation (BHF) has appointed local business leader and community organizer Avery Pearl…
Augustana Symphonic Band celebrates 150-year history
The Augustana Symphonic Band – formerly the Augustana Concert Band – will celebrate its 150th…
Deere earnings fall in 4Q and fiscal year, but beat estimates
In its earnings report today, Thursday, Nov. 21, Deere & Co. reported the company’s net…
Bally’s stockholders approve merger deal
The Bally’s Corp., which owns Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, is…
CBI Bank & Trust hires Clark as EVP, Private Wealth Group
MUSCATINE, Iowa – CBI Bank & Trust has welcomed John Clark as executive vice president,…
Promotion Support Services buys Riverbend Signworks
Riverbend Signworks of Bettendorf has been acquired by Promotion Support Services (PSS), the Quad Cities…
DeWitt celebrates a Hometown Christmas Dec. 5-7
DEWITT, Iowa – The City of DeWitt will host a Hometown Christmas Celebration over the…
QC Community Foundation announces $600,000+ in scholarships
Applications for Quad Cities Community Foundation scholarships are now open for 2025. Thanks to generous donors,…
MLK Center Hosts 35th Annual Thanksgiving Meals
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) is inviting the Quad Cities community…
WIU again named as “Best for Vets College” by Military Times
For 14 consecutive years, Western Illinois University has been honored as a “Best for Vets…
Amplify Youth Program encourages philanthropy in students
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Twenty-five students from Louisa-Muscatine Junior High School, Wilton Junior/Senior High School, West…
