QCBJ News Staff's stories
Putnam opens new traveling exhibit Animal Armor on Sept. 20
The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open its new exhibit, “Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals,” on Saturday, Sept. 20. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 15, 2026, at the museum, located…
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…
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf celebrates 20 years
When UnityPoint Health – Trinity built a hospital in Bettendorf 20 years ago, its goal…
In the Works: January 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Figge Exhibit showcases QC’s unparalleled artistic talent
The 43rd Rock Island Art Guild’s Fine Arts Exhibition, which opens Saturday, Feb. 16, at…
