QCBJ News Staff's stories
Banker, educator Huiskamp to run for Davenport mayor
Former banker, educator and longtime community leader Jim Huiskamp announced today, Aug. 11, he will make a bid for mayor of Davenport. The city primary election is Oct. 7 and registration is currently open. Mr. Huiskamp, who helped lead Blackhawk…
Genesis Center for Weight Management earns accreditation
Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions can receive high quality, nationally…
JA hosts simulated Stock Market Challenge Oct. 12
Junior Achievement of the Heartland and RSM are hosting JA Take Stock in Your Future…
$111K Looser-Flake grant growing Mercer County creative arts
More than $111,000 has been distributed through the Mercer County-based Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation and it…
Bettendorf Police urge public to join them in Pink Patch Project
Throughout October, Bettendorf Police are adding a touch of pink to their blue uniforms and…
Common Chord to host QC Flavor Fest
Sample the best foods and drinks the Quad Cities has to offer while raising money…
‘Test Drive’ careers Oct. 4 in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The Accelerate Iowa Program will host a Test Drive Careers event showcasing…
Milan addiction recovery center in-network with United Healthcare
The Top of the World Ranch addiction recovery center in Milan is now in-network with…
QC to share $848K in Illinois grants to attack housing blight
Moline, Rock Island and Kewanee will receive a combined $848,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds to…
Earliest Moline settlers come to life at historic Riverside Cemetery
Echoes from Moline’s past as seen through the eyes of the leaders who built the…
EICC prepares to name new interim chancellor
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is expected to have a new interim chancellor soon. The EICC…
Trio of ‘remarkable’ women named Girls on Fire by Lead(h)er
Lead(h)er marked its seventh anniversary with a “dazzling” Birthday Party celebration and the 2023 Girl…
Find jobs or internships this week at area career fairs
Two job fairs will be held this week to connect community members with employers. Events…
Davenport awarded $2.7M for riverfront rail safety improvements
The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a $2.7 million grant to the City of Davenport…
Friendship Manor announces $12.5M in upgrades
Friendship Manor in Rock Island is launching $12.5 million in upgrades and improvements, the continuing…
Business & Brews workshop is tonight
Interact and brainstorm with other business leaders while learning how to increase cash flow at…
