QCBJ News Staff's stories

Rock Island Kiwanis Club donates 24 bicycles to local youth
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island announced this week it provided 24 new bicycles, along with helmets, locks, and pumps, to youth and families in Rock Island. On Thursday, Sept. 11, the bicycles were delivered to four local partners: Washington…
Winter sports season ends at Snowstar
ANDALUSIA, Illinois – “We can’t make winter last.” That’s the word from the owner of…

Fresh Films of QC gets $3.8M state grant
Rock Island-based production company Fresh Films has been awarded a $3.8 million state grant to…

UScellular names winners in art contest
UScellular has named the winners of its fifth annual Black History Month Art Contest with…

Help the QCBJ honor those who Connect for a Cause
For a second consecutive year, the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will present the Connect for…

DG Market opening this spring at Five Points in Davenport
A new DG Market is going into the former CVS Pharmacy building located at Five…

‘Kick a few tires’ – QC Auto Show rolls in this weekend
The upcoming 30th annual Quad City Regional Auto Show will feature some impressive numbers this…

UnityPoint celebrates 600th person to get valve replacement in QC
UnityPoint Health is celebrating its 600th person to successfully receive a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement…

QCT Bix 7 unveils 50th logo, adds TAG as sponsor
The iconic logo of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 is taking on a special look…

Genesis’ Walk-In Wednesday hiring event returns this week
After a wintertime hiatus, Genesis Health System will host this year’s first Walk-In Wednesday hiring…

Igor’s Bistro to close on March 14
Igor’s Bistro – the Rock Island restaurant with the year-round spooky vibe – is permanently…

Peeler receives Northwestern Mutual’s service award
Tanner Peeler, a financial planning specialist from Davenport, is among the professionals that Northwestern Mutual…

Mission BBQ donates $347K to Wreaths Across America group
The restaurant chain Mission BBQ has donated $347,068 to the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America…

QCBJ to host Health Care Symposium March 20
Learn about the many changes sweeping the health care landscape as the QCBJ hosts its…

Bowl-A-Thon raises money this weekend for Junior Achievement
Quad Citians are lacing up their bowling shoes this weekend for the annual Junior Achievement…

Modern Woodmen Park vying for ‘Best Minor League Ballpark’
Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport is at the top of the leaderboard in its quest…





