QCBJ News Staff's stories

Ascentra awards $12,000 in scholarships to students
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 12 student members of the credit union. These future leaders were selected to receive $1,000 each to help them get one step closer to achieving their academic and professional goals,…
IHMVCU to host exclusive business seminar Nov. 14
Business owners can learn how to increase the value of their businesses at an exclusive…

Rock Island finance director retires
After more than two decades with the City of Rock Island, Finance Director Linda Barnes…

Lead(h)er to host informational ‘huddle’ Nov. 9
Ask questions, get advice on workplace and career issues and learn more about Lead(h)er at…

Moline Gardens info session set for Wednesday
An information session on the Moline Library Gardens project is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday…

Head Start alumni sought to celebrate Esperanza Center
Project NOW’s Esperanza Center is calling all Quad Citians who have graduated from area Head…

Central Bancshares completes purchase of SENB Bank
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Central Bancshares, Inc. of Muscatine, parent company of CBI Bank & Trust,…

Sorensen: military academy nomination deadline nears
High school students seeking nominations for one of the U.S. Service Academies have until Tuesday,…

Recycle the Runway: Designers craft ensembles for a cause
Grab your favorite ballgown or suit and tie and prepare to “dress to express” next…

$19M in John Deere Foundation grants help eliminate global hunger
The John Deere Foundation is awarding a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at…
Mr. & Ms. Habitat event nets $65K to support affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities continued celebrating its 30th year of building affordable housing across…

Per Mar Security celebrates 70 years in business
Per Mar Security, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, will celebrate its…

Explore first responder and criminal justice careers Friday at BHC
High school and college students can celebrate first responders, explore careers, and check out ambulances, fire…
RI County has Moderna COVID vaccines for children
The Rock Island County Health Department now is offering COVID vaccines for everyone ages 6…

YWCA honors Ambassadors of Change at annual race
The YWCA of the Quad Cities honored five individuals as Ambassadors of Change at its…

Taco John’s reopens Davenport restaurant
Taco John’s — at 1915 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport — has reopened its doors after…
