QCBJ News Staff's stories

Last Picture House to host “Unbreakable” screening

The Last Picture House will host a special, one-night-only screening of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.    The event will feature a live hosting by Jonathan Decker, a licensed therapist, and Alan Seawright, a professional…

Marathon will slow, detour traffic Sunday 

Travelers should be on the lookout for road closures, delays and detours as the TBK…

In the Works: September 2023 construction projects around the QC

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

U.S. Highway 61, Delmar, Iowa.

Register by Wednesday for ‘Community is Us’ Unity Brunch

Humility Homes and Services will host its “Community is Us” Unity Brunch from 10 a.m.…

Lead(h)er names Howard as new executive director

Lead(h)er, a mentorship program for Quad Cities area women, has chosen Hannah Howard, of Muscatine,…

Davenport named ‘All-Star Community’ by Iowa League of Cities

The City of Davenport has been named a 2023 All-Star Community by the Iowa League…

Job shadowing: Students consider careers in health care

UnityPoint Health – Rock Island is hoping to inspire a new generation of health care…

East Moline-Silvis Kiwanis flea market is Sunday 

The Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis will host its Fall Flea Market at the Rock…

SCRA grant helps Medic EMS acquire safety equipment 

Medic EMS has received a $75,000 grant from Scott County Regional Authority to install the…

Deere to lay off 225 employees at Harvester Works

About 225 production employees at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, were informed today,…

Midwest Hope & Healing awards $7,000 to area nonprofits

Midwest Hope & Healing has awarded $7,000 in grants this summer through the Moline Foundation…

WIU recruits small businesses for more on-campus food options

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and the on-campus Illinois Small Business Development Center are inviting area…

IowaWORKS hosts career fair Friday

IowaWORKS will host Opportunity Knocks Friday on Sept. 22, at its center in Davenport.  The…

IowaWorks QC job fairs

Moline honored again for outstanding budget process

For the second year in a row, Moline’s Finance Department has won a national Government…

city platform finance award inspection rental mural artist The Q

Serving the community: Bettendorf has new fire chief

Bettendorf officially has a new fire chief. Troy Said was sworn into the office Tuesday…

Bettendorf considers new $12 million sports complex

A new $12 million indoor sports facility could be built near Bettendorf’s massive TBK Bank…