QCBJ News Staff's stories
Regional housing markets show strong price growth in 2025
Home prices in the regional market continue to outpace national trends, with some local metropolitan areas seeing annual appreciation rates more than triple the U.S. average, according to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) report. The 2025 fourth-quarter Housing Price…
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa down to 4 finalists
A pipe organ, sports lighting, emergency housing structures and a self-propelled baler – all made…
Kent’s Grain Processing Corporation given 2023 Pinnacle Award
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), part of the KENT Corporation family of companies,…
The Adler Theatre announced its 2024-2025 season
The Adler Theatre and Nederlander National Markets have announced the lineup for the 2024-2025 Broadway…
City to hold Rock Island Unplugged event May 29
The City of Rock Island is hosting another Unplugged event, featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and…
QCBT’s Anderson retiring in 2025; Ekizian to become CEO
Quad City Bank & Trust CEO John Anderson will retire after 40 years in banking…
Welding competition: All it takes is a spark
The air crackled with anticipation as the rhythmic hum of welding machines filled the Blong…
Iowa treasurer announces College Savings giveaway
Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans of the benefits of the state’s 529 accounts…
Dine out to support Rock Island and Moline libraries
Quad Citians can support Rock Island and Moline libraries by having dinner out on Tuesday,…
QC invited to Explore the River from May 28-Aug. 31
Registration now is open for the Explore the River Series, part of River Action’s Summer…
WIU event discusses fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Western Illinois University in collaboration with the Quad Cities Graduate Center will host a “How…
Join River Action looking for a QC scavenger hunt
River Action is looking for explorers to take on its 5th annual Explore and Seek…
Figge Art Museum unveils centuries-old manuscripts
Some of the oldest works in the Figge Art Museum’s collection are now on view…
UPDATE: IEDA Board approves assistance for Davenport data center
Davenport leaders are celebrating Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approval of a High-Quality Jobs…
RI County, LeClaire to partner on new I-80 bridge bike path
Rock Island County and the City of LeClaire jointly announced Thursday, May 16, they have…
USPS pauses decision over Milan postal facility move
The U.S. Postal Service has decided to delay making changes to mail processing centers until…
