QCBJ News Staff's stories

The Eddy will host grand opening celebration on Friday
A new event venue in the Village of East Davenport will get its official welcome to the community today, Friday, April 10. The Eddy, a newly renovated space for gatherings, will host a grand opening celebration and public open house…
ImpactLife needs blood donors this week; offering rewards
ImpactLife is “on call” for the week of June 24 as a member of the…

Illinois’ unemployment rate rises, payroll jobs up in May
The unemployment rate in Illinois rose slightly in May to 4.9% while nonfarm jobs increased…

Putnam urges visitors to get aboard QC Locomotive Legacy
The Putnam Museum and Science Center opened its All Aboard: Our Quad City Locomotive Legacy…

Join cleanup at Amowa Forest Preserve
Volunteers are urged to join River Action on Thursday, June 27, for a community cleanup…
Gallagher Sr. will be 4th of July parade grand marshal
The City of Bettendorf’s 4th of July festivities will kick off with a parade, which…

Coca-Cola Collectors Club event coming to QC
Over 500 Coca-Cola memorabilia collectors from around the world will gather at the Quad-Cities Waterfront…

Isabel Bloom Festival celebrates summer with QC community
Isabel Bloom is kicking off the start of summer with a mini festival as a…

RI County OKs upgrading monuments, adding new one
Eight monuments on Rock Island County’s historic courthouse square will be refurbished and a new…

GROWTH’s Clinton lofts shows ‘Preservation at its Best’
Economic Growth Corporation’s $16.5 million Wilson Lofts redevelopment in downtown Clinton, Iowa, received a “Preservation…

APS debuts Toyota dual alternator bracket kit at Paris show
American Power Systems (APS), a Davenport-based power solutions manufacturer, unveiled its new dual alternator bracket…

Live at 5 free summer concerts begin
The summer concerts have started, and piano artwork is in the works. That’s the word…

Bettendorf enrolling ‘students’ for 2024 Citizen Academy
How does a development go from an idea to reality? Who is in charge of…

QCIA Report: QC Airport has busiest month since 2019
Quad Cities International Airport (QIA) recorded significant growth in May, surpassing 59,000 passengers as the…

Last Picture House to screen ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ June 29
The Last Picture House is hosting a special event and screening of “A Quiet Place:…

Artists needed to create Davenport Alternating Currents mural
The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is currently seeking three artists to create a mural during…





