QCBJ News Staff
Grant applications open for Illinois QC family foundations
The Doris & Victor Day Foundation, Rauch Family Foundation I & II, and the Rock Island Community Foundation are seeking applicants for grant funding...
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants $2 million to nonprofits
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has granted $1,918,616 to 72 area nonprofits to advance...
Fareway donates more than $328k to Toys For Tots
Fareway recently presented a check for more than $328,499 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their holiday Toys for Tots campaign.
The Boone, Iowa-based Fareway...
CASI hosts Trivia Night to raise funds for flood recovery
As the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. continues to recover from a flood last month caused by a break in its fire suppression sprinkler...
WIU wins $2.2M grant to increase rural student higher-ed access
Western Illinois University (WIU) will receive $2.2 million in federal grants to improve college readiness and program completion rates for rural students through the...
Clark Lecture Series to feature ‘Squatters on Red Earth’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The annual Muscatine Community College (MCC) Alexander Clark Lecture Series will highlight a piece of Iowa’s history focused on two communities...
Veterans networking event is Feb. 15
CLINTON, Iowa – Veterans, their spouses and families are invited to join a free networking event hosted by the Clinton County Veterans Network on...
Davenport Fire Station 3 to cut ribbon Thursday
The community is invited to celebrate the completion of Davenport Fire Station 3 and to tour the new facility on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning...
Bigs, Littles, families: Putt A Round Match Night stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley’s (BBBSMV) 19th annual Putt A Round kicks off from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 6,...
Illinois estate tax bill aimed at preserving family farms
A bipartisan group of Illinois lawmakers that includes Sen. Mike Halpin, R-Rock Island, is urging colleagues in the General Assembly to back a measure...