QCBJ News Staff's stories
New Davenport fire chief to be named this week
A new fire chief for the City of Davenport is expected to be named this week, perhaps today, Wednesday, Sept. 17. Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner told the Davenport City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, a new fire chief…
‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’ features episode on Davenport
The latest episode of “John McGivern’s Main Streets” program will take viewers on a tour…
Prepare for year ahead with YWCA’s EmpowerHer event
The YWCA’s Yes SHE Can series is hosting an EmpowerHer 2024 event on Wednesday, Jan.…
New winter festival coming to Clinton, Fulton
CLINTON, Iowa – A new arts festival – called “Embrace the Winter” – is coming…
Royal Neighbors to offer final expense product for uninsured
Royal Neighbors of America has launched an innovative life insurance product the Rock Island-based fraternal…
Cravaritis named president of QC Times newspaper
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises this week announced that Rob Cravaritis has been named president…
Bettendorf State of the City Address is Feb. 21
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher will give the annual Bettendorf State of the City Address on…
Metronet named fastest, most reliable internet provider in Iowa
Metronet has been named the “Fastest Internet with the most Reliable Speeds in Iowa,” the…
Larry Makoben: A ‘tireless volunteer’ who helped QC community
Friends of Larry Makoben say he was a man who could be found almost everywhere…
Illinois’ unemployment rate rose in December
The unemployment rate across Illinois increased +0.1 percentage point to 4.8% in December. Nonfarm payrolls…
Open house set for Moline Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Moline’s Parks and Recreation Department will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.…
Mel Foster presents awards, looks forward to 2024
Mel Foster Co. celebrated a year of accomplishments and honored 89 award winners at the…
Nine QC executives to share 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
Gain the collective knowledge of nine top Quad Cities executives when the QCBJ hosts its…
QCBT to celebrate 30 years, cut ribbon on Brady Street Branch
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) will mark its 30th anniversary and celebrate the grand…
Moline City Council to vote on McNeil’s appointment
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati is recommending the appointment of Daniel McNeil to fill the 6th…
Music at Butterworth concert series begins Friday
The Music at Butterworth concert series is launching Friday, Jan. 26, with the award-winning lineup…
