QCBJ News Staff's stories

New public relations firm opens in region
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – A new public relations and communications company called AMK Communications, LLC is open for business in this community. “I’m passionate about words, how those words are crafted into messages and stories, and who receives those messages and…
QC can help select wall mural designs for RI Arts Alley
The community is invited to help select the design for large-scale murals to cover two…

QC’s McCann to be honored May 11 as outstanding WIU graduate
The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University (WIU) graduates Steven J. McCann and Scott D.…

16 companies vying for 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
Sixteen Iowa-made products – including three with Quad Cities’ roots – are still in the…

Students can explore trade careers at YWCA Tri-City Day
YWCA Quad Cities is partnering with Tri-City Electric Co. to host an exciting opportunity for…

Fareway offer special discount in honor of National Nurses Day on Monday, May 6
Fareway Stores, Inc. will showcase its appreciation of medical professionals with a special discount offer.…

Amazon Business is offering grants to help small businesses
Amazon Business – Amazon’s business-to-business procurement store – recently kicked off its third annual Small…

BBBSMV mentor receives an Iowa Excellence in Mentoring Award
Yvonne Lyons of Bettendorf, a 14-year Big brothers Big Sister of the Mississippi Valley (BBBSMV)…

Last Picture House’s Rooftop opening set
Downtown Davenport’s boutique movie theater and cocktail bar The Last Picture House has announced the…

Bettendorf awaits 288-unit apartment complex near The Plex
A new 288-unit apartment home complex is being planned for north Bettendorf in an area…

Fareway store is coming to Coal Valley
Fareway is getting ready to build another grocery store in the Quad Cities area. Fareway…

College expands Augie Choice transformative experience grants
Augustana College’s 15-year-old Augie Choice program is adding sophomores to the juniors and seniors already…

Lee report: Digital revenues continue to climb
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is nearing a major milestone. Its digital-based revenues are near…

Lee hires transformation, commercial officer
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises announced it has hired a chief transformation and commercial officer.…

WIU biology professor selected as AAAS fellow
The Western Illinois University Department of Biological Sciences is honoring Biology Professor Brian D. Peer…

Downtown Muscatine to host a Sip & Shop event May 10
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with downtown businesses…





