QCBJ News Staff's stories

Bix 7 will use former QC Times site for race weekend events
The Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race will continue to use the parking lot area of the former Quad-City Times building, 500 E. Third St., Davenport, for its post-race celebrations. That’s the word from Bix 7 race officials in a…
SCORE hosts small business webinars in October
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, is hosting a series of…

Ascentra to donate $75,000 to Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Ascentra Credit Union, headquartered in Bettendorf, has committed to giving $75,000 to the Quad Cities…

WIU open house promotes school counseling curriculum
Western Illinois University Counselor Education, College Student Personnel and Social Work will host a School…

Last Picture House hosts evening with ‘The Fugitive’ director Oct. 24
The Last Picture House is hosting an evening with Andrew Davis, the director of Hollywood…

CBI Bank & Trust adds new vice president and chief financial officer
MUSCATINE, Iowa – CBI Bank & Trust announced it has welcomed Andrew Tetlow as executive…

Lemon becomes new Blackhawk Bank & Trust president
Blackhawk Bank & Trust of Milan today, Oct. 11, announced the appointment of Christopher J.…

Rapids City’s Thai Town Cafe expanding to Geneseo
RAPIDS CITY, Illinois – A popular restaurant in this community is already getting ready for…

MercyOne Genesis, foundation to host 4th Gather for the Cure
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Health Services…

Local Phi Theta Kappa group gets $1K for recovery group
The Beta Zeta Epsilon (BZE) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society at…

Big Ten students, alumni, fans faceoff in We Give Blood Drive
Big Ten schools, their alumni and fans are vying for a $1 million grant to…

QC women share $40,000 in Nation of Neighbors grants
Four regional women leaders will be amplifying their impact in their Quad Cities communities after…

East Moline Community Funds awards $23,000 in grants
The East Moline Community Fund has awarded $23,000 in grants to local organizations and groups…

Iowa businesses weigh in on ABI survey
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has released the results of its latest…

IWD showcases efforts to build Iowa’s workforce pipeline
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is rolling out a series of webinars along with a new…

IRS disaster tax relief extended for Henry County storm victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts…





