QCBJ News Staff's stories

Kranovich named to Sports Events & Tourism Association board
Joan Kranovich, vice president of Business Growth and director of Sports QC, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Sports Events & Tourism Association, the leading trade association supporting sports events and tourism industry professionals. Sports QC…
Avett Brothers canceling Oct. 25th show at Vibrant Arena
The Avett Brothers announced it is canceling the Friday, Oct. 25, show at Vibrant Arena…

Jaycees host wine and chocolate experience Nov. 9
The Jaycees of the Quad Cities will host a wine and chocolate experience from 4-7…

Illinois Chamber Foundation launches civics bee
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation is launching the 2025 National Civics…

Emergency winter shelter available via Humility Homes & Services
As temperatures start to dip, Humility Homes and Services, Inc. announced it will continue to…

280-plus John Deere workers to be laid off Jan 3 in QC
Citing reduced demand for John Deere equipment, the Moline-based equipment maker said in a statement…

Adcraft to build new $5 million, state-of-the-art facility in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Adcraft, a leading provider of custom apparel and merchandise, has announced plans…

Growing Tri-City Electric family rebrands as Tri-City Group
Rapidly growing and family-owned Tri-City Electric Co., the third oldest and 24th largest electrical contractor…

Newsweek puts Blain’s Farm & Fleet on 2025 best online shops list
Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s website, farmandfleet.com, has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best…

Silvis fire chief resigning to take new post
The City of Silvis is on the search for a replacement for Fire Chief John…

Arsenal to host Oct. 19 Military Retiree Appreciation Day
Military retirees from throughout the greater Quad-Cities area are invited to attend the annual Military…

MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care hosts Open Arms Remembrance
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host an Open Arms Remembrance, a service for families who…

Black Hawk College to host health care job fair Oct. 17
Local health care employers will be recruiting for new employees at Black Hawk College job…

October 14 IN THE WORKS
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Lead(h)er celebrates 2024 Girl on Fire Award winners at Gala
Lead(h)er celebrated its eighth year of providing free mentorships that empower women with a sold-out…

The Landing Ice Rink almost ready, expected to open for holidays
Bettendorf’s new outdoor ice rink – called The Landing Ice Rink – is almost ready…





