QCBJ News Staff's stories

New affordable, sober housing opens for 18 people in Davenport
The One Eighty organization is addressing the local affordable housing crisis by opening new housing to serve 18 people this summer. Located in west Davenport, One Eighty offers numerous programs and services to help the community and people facing tough…
‘Topping out’ ceremony marks milestone for new Mulberry Clinic
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new Mulberry Health Clinic here hit a key milestone last week…

Q2030 new focus: Creating sustainable, regional funding model
Q2030, the organization first created to help get the Quad Cities region to think and…

Rock Valley to open first pediatric PT clinic in QC next month
The ever-growing Rock Valley Physical Therapy network is expanding again with the January grand opening…

Grow Clinton now accepting Leadership Institute applications
CLINTON, Iowa – Registration now is open through Friday, Dec. 29, for the 2024 Grow…

River Action’s Eddy Awards nominations open until Jan. 21
Nominations are open for River Action’s 25th Annual Eddy Awards. The awards, which recognize the…

Illinois Chamber of Commerce deepens its legislative team
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of Keith Wheeler as…

Mercer County launches tool to lure investors, grow economy
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Mercer County Better Together (MCBT) began offering free access to a…

QC Chamber details local, state, federal legislative agenda
A public-private regional partnership, passenger rail, the Rock Island Arsenal, business growth, workforce and quality…

Milan area nonprofits receive $131K in Brissman grants
A local foundation has awarded several groups in the Milan area more than $131,000 collectively…

There’s still time to enjoy the holiday season in the QC
The holiday season is in full swing in the Quad Cities! Get out and enjoy…

MRG’s Portes retires, firm transitions to Overture Group
Management Resource Group, Ltd., Davenport, has announced the retirement of MRG Chairman and CEO Dan…

HNI among America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2024
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation has again been recognized by Newsweek among America’s Most Responsible…

Slumberland continues tradition, donates beds to Bethany
Slumberland Furniture is collaborating with the Bethany for Children and Families organization to provide gifts…

Dr. Garcia named Rosecrance chief medical officer
Dr. Raymond Garcia will lead medical services at Rosecrance as its chief medical officer beginning…

Mel Foster supports local small businesses
Mel Foster Co. agents and staff supported more than 175 small businesses during the recent…
