QCBJ News Staff's stories
EICC to discuss workforce survey results Oct. 16
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will host a regional Business & Industry Forum on Thursday, Oct. 16, to discuss the findings of its workforce needs survey conducted earlier this year. The forum is open to businesses and industries across the…
River Valley to acquire grain elevators, trucking company
Davenport-based River Valley Cooperative recently announced plans to acquire the commercial grain assets of Rumbold…
Isabel Bloom closing West Des Moines store
The Davenport-based Isabel Bloom, known for its handcrafted sculptures, is closing its retail store in…
Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee bar opening on Saturday
The Atlas Collective (TAC) bookstore and coffee bar will celebrate its grand opening with a…
Join WQPT, Friends of MLK for QC Gospel Celebration
WQPT PBS and The Friends of MLK are inviting Quad Citians to join them Tuesday,…
QC November unemployment rate increases; so do jobs
The unemployment rate increased year over year in 11 Illinois metropolitan statistical areas in November…
Don’t miss 18-ton sea of ice sculptures at 2024 Icetravaganza
Quad Citians will find a sea of beautiful ice sculptures in downtown Davenport during the…
Better Health Foundation announces initial round of grants
The newly launched Better Health Foundation recently announced nearly $700,000 in grant awards to improve…
Augustana is the No. 9 best Midwest liberal arts school in 2024
Augustana College is ranked No. 9 on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s 2024 Best Colleges…
RI’s Artsy Bookworm to close little house store in three weeks
Independent Rock Island bookstore Artsy Bookworm will close its brick and mortar store later this…
Dog parks in QC to reopen between this Friday, Saturday
Dog parks across the region will be reopening this week. In late November, several dog…
BHC accepting nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame
The Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation is accepting nominations for its Class of 2024 Alumni…
American Power Systems to award a $5,000 STEM scholarship
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for the Thomas K.…
Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…
Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7
Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…
Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings
Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…
