QCBJ News Staff's stories
New LeClaire Wine Stampede benefits county’s Humane Society
Raise your glass and join the celebration at the first-ever LeClaire Wine Stampede, a wine walk-style event bringing together Eastern Iowa’s top wineries and the historic charm of downtown LeClaire. The Wine Stampede will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20,…
Top baby names of year include Theodore, Eleanor, Sophia
In 2023, MercyOne hospitals across Iowa celebrated more than 8,200 births, including 153 sets of…
Three Davenport businesses, 1 in Clinton receive Iowa SBA loans
Three Davenport businesses and one in Clinton were among the 43 loans totalling $16,350,600 approved…
CCDA announces spring grant applications opening
The Clinton County Development Association has announced that grant applications for its Spring 2024 grant…
SCORE hosts free webinars for small businesses this week
SCORE, a network of business mentors that help people start or expand businesses, is offering…
Group O cutting 68 jobs at Rock Island warehouse facility
The Group O company is trimming its workforce by 68 jobs at its Rock Island…
‘We’re super excited’ – Farm, Equipment Show starts Jan. 14
For some people, the 2024 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show will be the place…
Tiny Bench, Big Questions ultra-running podcast Saturday
A pair of Quad Cities friends and world-champion ultra-running competitors are set to talk about…
WIU to launch math program in hybrid format
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is set to launch a Bachelor of Science in mathematics degree…
Champions of Change Awards event set for March 8
YWCA Quad Cities and the Yes SHE Can Series have announced details about the upcoming…
River Valley to acquire grain elevators, trucking company
Davenport-based River Valley Cooperative recently announced plans to acquire the commercial grain assets of Rumbold…
Isabel Bloom closing West Des Moines store
The Davenport-based Isabel Bloom, known for its handcrafted sculptures, is closing its retail store in…
Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee bar opening on Saturday
The Atlas Collective (TAC) bookstore and coffee bar will celebrate its grand opening with a…
Join WQPT, Friends of MLK for QC Gospel Celebration
WQPT PBS and The Friends of MLK are inviting Quad Citians to join them Tuesday,…
QC November unemployment rate increases; so do jobs
The unemployment rate increased year over year in 11 Illinois metropolitan statistical areas in November…
Don’t miss 18-ton sea of ice sculptures at 2024 Icetravaganza
Quad Citians will find a sea of beautiful ice sculptures in downtown Davenport during the…
