QCBJ News Staff's stories
Report: Black Hawk College, students add $291M to economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the Moline-based college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The study, conducted by Lightcast, demonstrates the…
SCORE/SBDC to offer local business workshops
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business owners, and the Small Business Development…
Coast Guard to host family event in Rock Island
The U.S. Coast Guard will host a two-day family event at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock…
Davenport residents asked to weigh in on city services, budget priorities
Randomly selected Davenport households are receiving surveys this week from the City of Davenport seeking…
HyVee stores to offer no-appointment flu vaccine this fall
Hy-Vee’s more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations will offer this year’s flu vaccination with no…
Maxeiner selected as Davenport city administrator
Davenport will soon have a new city administrator. Doug Maxeiner, who served as East Moline…
Figge is shining with Villareal’s Interstellar Exhibit, talk
The Interstellar Exhibit of nine works by internationally renowned light sculptor Leo Villareal opens Saturday,…
ImpactLife to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month
ImpactLife, with blood donation centers in Davenport and Moline, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.…
BHC celebrating 55 years of providing Adult Ed classes
Black Hawk College is celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week from Sept. 15-21.…
Learn about Rock Island’s city services at open house
The City of Rock Island will hold an open house for the public to learn…
Magician will entertain CASI seniors Sept. 30
The Center for Active Seniors Inc. is hosting magician David Casas as part of the…
TedX returns to Davenport on Oct. 10
TedxDavenport will return to the Capitol Theatre in downtown Davenport from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
MetroLINK to get $8 million for electric ferry
The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) will receive an $8 million federal…
Take Bi-State survey, help update Andalusia-Indian Bluff corridor
The Bi-State Regional Commission, the cities of Rock Island, Milan and Moline, and Rock Island…
Friendship Manor to celebrate 45th anniversary with open house
Friendship Manor, Rock Island, is celebrating 45 years of excellence in service with an open…
Argrow’s House hosts 7th annual gala and QC social innovation documentary launch
Argrow’s House will host its 7th Annual Gala from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at…
