QCBJ News Staff's stories
‘Economic instability’ spurs jobless rate increase in QC
The unemployment rate in the Quad Cities region is up to 6.2%, and the total number jobs in the region has slipped by 600. That’s the word from the January unemployment report recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Visit QC earns re-accreditation from destination marketing group
Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), was awarded a renewal of…
Lee Enterprises board adds two digital pioneers
A pair of media executives considered to be pioneers in digital technology, consumer marketing and…
Ralston retiring as Iowa ABI president after two decades
After nearly two decades of leading the charge at the Iowa Association of Business and…
Fields named new president, COO at KENT Corp.
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Kevin Fields, a longtime KENT Corp. senior executive and board member, has…
Modern Woodmen on Forbes’ Best Life Insurance Companies list
Modern Woodmen of America, made the list of The World’s Best Life Insurance Companies 2024,…
QC students can receive free backpacks from Verizon
To help ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year, Verizon Wireless…
Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree attracts 53,000 people
WALCOTT, Iowa – The 45th anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree brought in more than 53,000 people,…
U-Haul offers free storage to local storm victims
In the wake of the severe storms Monday night, July 15, that struck parts of…
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo earns Lilypad Award honors
ALEDO, Illinois – Genesis Medical Center, Aledo has been recognized as one of the top…
Rock Island County-owned farmland awarded 5-STAR conservation rating
Through the efforts of the Rock Island County Board and farmer Mike Breiby, the land…
‘Bettendorf Americana’ event slated for Aug. 1-3
The second annual “Bettendorf Americana” celebration has been set for Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3,…
Hearing set for proposed Iowa American rate hike in Des Moines
A public hearing has been set for Iowa American Water Company’s proposed water rate increase.…
Illowa Council hosts Scouting Clays fundraiser
Illowa Council Scouting America will host its 27th Annual Scouting Clays Classic on Friday and…
Ascentra awards $11,000 in scholarships
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 11 area student members of…
O’Donnell Reist appointed Judicial District 7 judge
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced her appointment of Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as a district judge…
