QCBJ News Staff's stories

Street Rods car show coming to QC
The Second Annual Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals show will be Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. The show will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 8…
WIU will participate in GivingTuesday
Western Illinois University (WIU) will take part in GivingTuesday on Nov. 28, a global movement…

WIU named ‘Best for Vets College’ for 13 years
For 13 consecutive years, Western Illinois University has been honored as a “Best for Vets…

Augustana names Enslin new VP for college advancement
Jonathan Enslin will become Augustana College’s vice president for college advancement, effective Jan. 1. Mr.…

Bethany for Children & Families celebrates its work, supporters
Bethany for Children & Families hosted its annual Community Celebration on Friday, Nov. 3, to…

Medicare supplement planning meetings set in Rock Island
Seniors and their families will soon be able to find information on choosing a Medicare…

Join PV’s Job & Service Learning Fair Nov. 14
Employer registration is open for Pleasant Valley High School’s Job & Service Learning Fair coming…

Bettendorf to host open house for comprehensive plan update
The City of Bettendorf is ready to show what its future will look like from…

Trio of SAU leaders appointed to key academic positions
St. Ambrose University has announced significant leadership changes within the university, the Davenport based higher-education…

Meatball’s closing Bettendorf restaurant operations Saturday
Meatball’s Sandwich Co., 2317 Cumberland Drive, Bettendorf, is closing its restaurant business. The catering side…

Moline foundation awards $197,000 in Fall Grants
The Moline Regional Community Foundation celebrated the awarding of $197,000 in grants to 36 area…

NAI Ruhl Commercial names Pete Hadjis vice president
NAI Ruhl Commercial Company this week announced that Pete Hadjis has been promoted to vice…

HHS announces top Iowa health care centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday, Nov. 6, announced seven health…

MercyOne Clinton gets certification for ninth year
CLINTON, Iowa – MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit received a certification from the…

Bettendorf thanks veterans with free rides, ceremony
The City of Bettendorf is honoring those who have served in the military. From Monday…

EICC celebrates women teaching manufacturing and skilled trades
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is celebrating female instructors for all they do to educate…
