QCBJ News Staff's stories

Honeypot 7 brings esports energy to the Quad Cities
An esports tournament dedicated to showcasing fighting games, student communities, and inclusive gaming culture is coming to the Quad Cities. That event, called Honeypot 7, will take place at the TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, from Thursday…
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival set for April 5-7
The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is coming up Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, featuring 57…

Iowa Technology Summit speakers announced
The Technology Association of Iowa recently announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming Iowa Technology…

Huang stepping down as WIU president
Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University on Friday,…

Illinois to offer clean energy job training at correctional facilities
Illinois is rolling out a new work training program to prepare individuals who are being…

Ascentra holiday promotion raises $24,300 for Salvation Armies
Ascentra Credit Union and its members raised $24,300 last year for the local Salvation Army…

FCSAmerica is giving $5.3 million back to Iowa farmers
Farmers in Clinton, Muscatine and Scott counties are among Iowa Farmers set to receive $5.3…

Old Kraft/Oscar Mayer parking lot to fill up with trailers
The empty parking lot near the former Kraft/Oscar Mayer building site in Davenport is about…

TEDxDavenport makes 2023 series available online
TEDxDavenport has announced its series of 2023 talks are now available online. TEDx is a…

Deere’s new 9RX tractor series boasts best-in-class power
John Deere unveiled its industry-leading and powerful 9RX series of tractors at the Commodity Classic…

Better Health Foundation grant deadline due
Nonprofits in the Quad Cities region have until Friday, March 1, to apply for the…

Muscatine woman wins Erma Bombeck contest
A Muscatine, Iowa, woman has been named as one of the winners of the 2024…

GROWTH hits milestone with complex Shimer Square funding package
Construction can begin on an ambitious $33.4 million housing redevelopment at the historic old Shimer…

Shive-Hattery acquires Helix Design Group
Iowa-based Shive-Hattery announced Wednesday, Feb. 28, it acquired the Helix Design Group, a 24-person architecture,…

Figge to host ‘Girls Night Out’
Get ready to light up the night with your friends at B100’s “Girls Night Out”…

QCR Holdings plans new HQ in Bettendorf
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust, is making plans…





