QCBJ News Staff's stories

Revive Fall Market Fest returns Sunday to Rock Island riverfront
The annual Revive Fall Market Fest is set to transform Schwiebert Riverfront Park into a vibrant marketplace on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department, this one-of-a-kind event promises…
Combine Steakhouse closes in East Moline’s Bend
The Combine Steakhouse, 910 Bend Blvd., East Moline, has permanently closed. The restaurant, located in…

EICC partners with Mount Mercy on nursing program
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is partnering with Mount Mercy University to provide an easy transfer…

QC Arts’ Maynard nominated to fill open RI third ward seat
Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard has been nominated by Rock Island Mayor Mike…

IowaWORKS offers inclusive workplace event Feb. 29
IowaWORKS in Davenport invites local employers to learn the latest trends on creating an inclusive…

Rock Island awarded state grant for apprenticeships
Rock Island has been awarded a $195,000 grant as part of a state expansion of…

HNI Corp. reports 4Q, year-end earnings
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced sales of $2.434 billion and net income of $49.2…

In the Works: February 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Support the MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter at annual gala
MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Muscatine Center for Social Action will host its 20th annual New…

WIU hosts virtual Graduate School Information Sessions
Thinking about going back to school? The Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies will…

American Queen Voyages ceases riverboat operations
American Queen Voyages (AQV), which operates riverboats on the Mississippi River and other waterways, has…

Wells Fargo closes downtown Davenport branch
Wells Fargo is in the midst of closing many of its bank branches across the…

American Cruise Lines launches its 2024 Mississippi River season
American Cruise Lines is setting sail on its 2024 Mississippi River season, which the company…

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…





