QCBJ News Staff's stories

Redevelopment zone designation offers new incentives in Moline
The City of Moline has been designated as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ), opening the door to state financial incentives that are designed to spur downtown development and attract private investment. The city announced it had been officially approved…
McCloud named Rock Island chief of police
Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson announced Thursday, May 16, that he has selected Interim…

HNI increases quarterly dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced earlier this week that its board of directors declared…

New security enhances Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced the addition of more security features…

Books for sale at Moline library
Shop til you drop at the Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation Book Sale…

Ascentra creates $60,000 grant for Humility Homes
Ascentra Credit Union and the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation have established a $60,000 grant to…

Illinois students can win scholarships through agriculture photo contest
Students aged 8 to 18 are invited to submit photos of their unique vision of…

Snyder joins MSA as senior public works project engineer
MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) announced the hiring of Jason Snyder, who will serve as…

Three QC small businesses receiving manufacturing grants
Three Quad Cities businesses have been awarded grants through the new Made in Illinois Grant…

Eldridge company rings in new Central Broadband name
In an effort to simplify its marketing and raise brand awareness, an Eldridge-based telecommunications services…

Rock Island Parks and Recreation Introduces Spring Market
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Revive Rock Island: Spring Market…

Be Downtown announces Bands, Bags, Bites on June 1
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free outdoor event, will be on…

QC joins up this week with National Bike to Work Week
It’s the start of National Bike to Work Week, which runs Monday-Thursday, May 13-16, and…

Iron Tee Golf opens for business with kickoff event tonight
The indoor golfing season starts today, May 14. That’s because the Iron Tee Golf entertainment…

RDA approves $1.4M in grants in spring cycle
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) approved more than $2 million in grants as part of…

EICC hosts national hazardous waste training institute
In an effort to bolster environmental safety practices nationwide, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is…





