QCBJ News Staff's stories

Voters OK $27M police station bond issue in a landslide
After an overwhelming number of Bettendorf voters said “yes” to a $27 million referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 4, city leaders said they are ready to get to work to make the new police station off Devil’s Glen Road a reality.…
RI County OKs upgrading monuments, adding new one
Eight monuments on Rock Island County’s historic courthouse square will be refurbished and a new…

GROWTH’s Clinton lofts shows ‘Preservation at its Best’
Economic Growth Corporation’s $16.5 million Wilson Lofts redevelopment in downtown Clinton, Iowa, received a “Preservation…

APS debuts Toyota dual alternator bracket kit at Paris show
American Power Systems (APS), a Davenport-based power solutions manufacturer, unveiled its new dual alternator bracket…

Live at 5 free summer concerts begin
The summer concerts have started, and piano artwork is in the works. That’s the word…

Bettendorf enrolling ‘students’ for 2024 Citizen Academy
How does a development go from an idea to reality? Who is in charge of…

QCIA Report: QC Airport has busiest month since 2019
Quad Cities International Airport (QIA) recorded significant growth in May, surpassing 59,000 passengers as the…

Last Picture House to screen ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ June 29
The Last Picture House is hosting a special event and screening of “A Quiet Place:…

Artists needed to create Davenport Alternating Currents mural
The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is currently seeking three artists to create a mural during…

Two-time JDC champ Spieth returning to TPC Deere Run
Jordan Spieth, two-time winner of the John Deere Classic, three-time major champion and a Quad…

Farm & Fleet names Hastings CEO of family-owned chain
Farm & Fleet has promoted Mark Hastings to chief executive officer and president of the…

Mel Foster named one of ‘Most Giving Companies’ in Iowa
Mel Foster Co. has been named as one of the Most Giving Companies in Iowa…

Dinosaurs roaring back for Putnam Museum’s Dino Days
The Putnam Museum and Science Center is preparing to bring Dino Days roaring back in…

McDaniel appointed Iowa District 7 judge
Jeffrey McDaniel of Bettendorf has been appointed a district judge in Judicial District 7 by…

Treasurer Frerichs announces Spanish-Language I-CASH website
Illinois residents can now search for missing money and unclaimed property in Spanish at a…

Black Hawk College seeking part-time teachers
Black Hawk College will be recruiting part-time instructors at an Adjunct Faculty Job Fair from…





