QCBJ News Staff's stories

JA survey reveals gap in formal AI education
As students return to classrooms this fall, a new survey is showing a disconnect between students’ career expectations and their classroom experiences particularly when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). According to Junior Achievement (JA), a Youth CARAVAN survey found…
New Riverside Riverslide hiring for first season
With $6.8 million in renovations and upgrades nearing completion, Riverside Riverslide is on the hunt…

Corridor Cleanup: Volunteers needed to help clean streams
Davenport’s annual Corridor Cleanup event is set for 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, with the…

RI Library hosts Community Comforts Drive
Donate household supplies and personal care items to help Quad Citians in need through Rock…

Dierks Bentley comes to Moline on Sept. 20
Tickets now are on sale for Dierks Bentley’s “Gravel & Gold Tour,” which is coming…

Jersey Mike’s to open in Clinton on Wednesday
CLINTON, Iowa – A Jersey Mike’s Subs sandwich restaurant will open here on Wednesday, Feb.…

Farro to take the helm of LeClaire’s Buffalo Bill Museum
Rita Farro has been named as the newest executive director of the Buffalo Bill Museum…

East Moline to host State of the City on March 7
The East Moline State of the City address will be presented by Mayor Reggie Freeman…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet named one of nation’s best employers
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has been named one of America’s Best Employers of 2024 by…

Freedom Writer author to keynote Women Fighting Hunger
New York Times bestselling author, educator and activist Erin Gruwell will be the keynote speaker…

Iowa 80 celebrates 60th anniversary in 2024
WALCOTT, Iowa – The Iowa 80 Truckstop hits a milestone — of the diamond variety…

Blue Grass Elementary ranked a top Iowa elementary school
Blue Grass Elementary School was named one of the best elementary schools in Iowa through…

Autism Society hosts Trivia Night on March 9
The Autism Society of the Quad Cities will host a Trivia Night on Saturday, March…

West Liberty Foods to cut 260 jobs
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – West Liberty Foods – a top employer in this community –…

IPTV ‘Tractor Wars’ documentary makes online premiere Feb. 22
A documentary based on a book by best-selling author and John Deere Heritage Manager Neil…

Closed gas stations/convenience stores in Davenport to reopen
Several closed gas stations/convenience stores in Davenport will open soon; two of them will reopen…
