QCBJ News Staff's stories
Deere lays off 230+ workers at three Midwest plants
Deere & Co. announced more than 230 people have been placed on layoff at three of its Midwest manufacturing facilities – including two in the Quad Cities. The Moline-based manufacturer confirmed the layoffs in a brief news release issued Friday…
WIU receives DOJ funds to train police
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that…
Bethany, WIU partner for Giving Tree toy drive
As the holidays quickly approach, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and Bethany for Children & Families…
Winter Wellness event helps at-risk residents prepare
Three Quad Cities organizations are teaming up to hold their second annual Winter Wellness event…
Honeypot esports event is this weekend at the Putnam
A Honeypot esports tournament is coming to the Putnam Museum and Science Center for the…
Moline pool has new name: Riverside Riverslide
Riverside Family Aquatic Center in Moline has a new name: Riverside Riverslide. The name change…
RDA awards more than $2M in fall grants
The Regional Development Authority recently awarded more than $2 million in fall grants to area…
John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary
The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and…
U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University
Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest”…
Royal Neighbors Outstanding Civic Service Organization for 2023
Royal Neighbors of America was recognized recently as Outstanding Civic Service Organization by the Association…
QC area events kick off holiday season
The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…
Deere homes open their doors for 19th Century Christmas
Quad Citians will once again be welcomed to a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the…
West Liberty Foods donates nearly 100K pounds of food
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – West Liberty Foods recently announced the company has completed a month…
Walk in shoes of QC homeless at Christian Care’s Frigid Feet event
Christian Care in Rock Island urges Quad Citians to walk in the shoes of the…
‘Tis the Season free event for seniors is Dec. 3
The City of Bettendorf will host its annual ‘Tis the Season holiday event for area…
EICC awarded $875K+ in grants for its truck driving program
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) recently received more than $875,000 in grants designed to expand…
