QCBJ News Staff's stories
Honor Flight seeks veterans for Sept. 16 journey
The Quad Cities Honor Flight is preparing for its 63rd mission on Tuesday, Sept. 16, taking more than 80 veterans and their volunteer guardians to Washington, D.C., to visit military memorials. The trip, sponsored by local Hy-Vee Supermarkets and other…
BHC accepting nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame
The Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation is accepting nominations for its Class of 2024 Alumni…
American Power Systems to award a $5,000 STEM scholarship
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for the Thomas K.…
Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…
Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7
Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…
Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings
Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…
First QC baby of 2024 arrives at 12:04 p.m. Jan. 1
The Quad Cities’ first baby of 2024 arrived at 12:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1,…
QC Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications
Local students may now apply for more than 70 scholarship opportunities again totaling over $500,000…
Safety Summit is Jan. 11 at BHC
Learn more about safety in the workplace at the Safety Summit going on Thursday, Jan.…
Iowa Business Council focuses 2024 agenda on growth
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released a 2024 legislative agenda that is once again…
WaterMark Corners, a key Moline Centre fixture, to close
WaterMark Corners, a Moline Centre pioneer and John Deere Commons staple, is closing its doors,…
Wanted: Candidates to serve on Moline, Rock Island city councils
The mayors of Rock Island and Moline are each seeking candidates to fill open seats…
Rejuvenate Housing tackles third Davenport home
Rejuvenate Housing Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing neighborhoods and promoting affordable homeownership opportunities,…
Black Hawk offers highway construction program
With strong demand for construction workers continuing, Black Hawk College is offering a new session…
Family honors Jerry, Martha Taylor with memorial scholarship
The family of Jerry and Martha Taylor is celebrating the legacy of the community-leading power…
ARA to present rental industry awards
The American Rental Association has announced this year’s winners of the Moline association’s industry contributor…