QCBJ News Staff's stories
Banned Books event features intellectual freedom pioneer Pico
The Rock Island Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will host their annual Banned Books Read-Out on Monday, Oct. 6, featuring special guest Steven Pico, a key figure in the landmark Supreme Court case Board of Education, Island Trees Union…
Six Iowa QC businesses OK’d for $2.7M in Iowa SBA loans
Six businesses in the Iowa Quad Cities area received approval for $2.7 million in loans…
Future health care professionals collect $244K in scholarships
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Friends of Trinity and Trinity Health Foundation have…
LeClaire to host Spring Shop Hop on Saturday
Businesses in LeClaire will host the “Spring Shop Hop” event from 10 a.m. to 5…
Community Foundation names new corporate philanthropy director
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced that Jean Moran will join the organization in…
WIU Board chair honored as Top 30 Women in Food by marketer
Western Illinois University (WIU) Board of Trustees Chair Carin Stutz has been honored by Lunchbox…
Gilda’s Club hosts story boxes creative art session
Gilda’s Club is hosting a free creative art session from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
Waste Management celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week
In observance of Food Waste Prevention Week, which runs through Sunday, April 7, the Rock…
John Deere Classic launches 2024 ticket sales
With fewer than 90 days until tournament week, ticket sales open Wednesday, April 3, for…
IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history
A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…
ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development
The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – called “Born for This”…
Iowa HHS promotes volunteer opportunities, recognition
More than 57% of Iowans volunteer in some capacity to serve others each year and…
QC Transit Summit seeks input on transportation services
Bi-State Regional Commission will host an urban transit summit from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 25,…
Fairport Fish Hatchery plans Earth Day events
FAIRPORT, Iowa – Friends of Fairport Fish Hatchery will hold their 2nd Annual Earth Day…
Go Red for Women Fundraiser April 2 at Red’s Threads
The best thing for your heart is taking care of yourself! Join Jen Peters, Kate…
WIU will waive application fee for new applicants in April
Western Illinois University (WIU) Undergraduate Admissions and the School of Graduate Studies will waive the…
