QCBJ News Staff's stories
More production employees called back by John Deere
John Deere announced today that nearly 50 additional employees will return to work this month at three of its manufacturing plants, including Davenport Works. In a news release Monday, April 13, the Moline-based Deere said the latest callbacks include workers…
St. Ambrose named by Money as one of America’s Best
St. Ambrose University is celebrating another national recognition. Money.com recently published its annual list of…
Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith ending 28-year career
After 28 years of service with the Rock Island Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief Terry…
WIU-QC plans student visit days
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has announced a schedule of visit dates this summer and fall…
United Way launches ‘Write Start’ supply drive to help students
United Way Quad Cities is asking for the community’s help in providing 5,000 local students…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Bettendorf
Molly’s Cupcakes is closing its Bettendorf store. The business, located at 2503 53rd Ave., will…
Nielsen named president of Iowa American Water
Brad Nielsen has been named the new president of Iowa American Water. Mr. Nielsen, the…
Henry County names Wolf new tourism director
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois – The Henry County Tourism Bureau has selected Kelly Wolf, an experienced tourism/hospitality…
Iowa Travel Industry Partners group shares wins, sets new goals
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) recently shared its fiscal year 2024 wins, introduced its…
Davenport interim city administrator leaving job
Davenport’s interim City Administrator Mallory Merritt is leaving her position, City of Davenport officials announced…
Sorensen joins calls for President Biden to end campaign
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, has joined a growing number of members of congress who…
QC hosts National Police Collector’s Show this weekend
The National Police Collector’s Show will be held at the Davenport RiverCenter on Saturday and…
ImOn Communications to expand into Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – ImOn Communications has announced plans to build a 100% fiber-optic internet network…
Learn to build resilience in times of change
Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is hosting a free educational…
Award nominations sought for immigrant business owners, champions
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding immigrant entrepreneurs and champions…
Ontiveros named Visit Quad Cities new board chair
Maria Ontiveros, co-founder of Mercado on Fifth, and a corporate leader at Group O, has…
