QCBJ News Staff's stories

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years with Quad Cities stop
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their “100 Year Tour” to the Vibrant Arena at the Mark on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, marking a centennial celebration for the iconic basketball team. The tour promises “100 Years of Thrills, Laughs and…
The Arc to host ugly sweater trivia night Nov. 11
Don your best ugly sweater and pack up your favorite decorations. The Arc of the…

Cynthia (Ross) Freidhof: Ross’ Restaurant co-owner dies
The co-owner of a Quad Cities landmark restaurant has died. Cynthia L. (Ross) Freidhof, 72,…

Listening Tour event with Illinois tourism leader is Nov. 7
Join Visit Quad Cities and Experience Galesburg for a State of Illinois Tourism Listening Tour…

Veterans Network event is Nov. 9
CLINTON, Iowa – A Clinton County Veterans Network event is set for 5-7 p.m., Thursday,…

Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree event set for Nov. 6
The annual Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6,…

HNI Corp. honored for achieving emissions goal
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for…

Family Resources moving to new home in Davenport
Family Resources announced this week that the agency will soon leave the Annie Wittenmyer Campus…

QC fundraisers host National Philanthropy Day event, awards
The Quad Cities Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate five local philanthropists as the winners…

UnityPoint Health offers no-cost prenatal classes
UnityPoint Health is expanding its in-person prenatal education classes and offering them at no cost…
Muscatine Lions Club to host Soup Supper Thursday
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Lions Club will host its annual Soup Supper on Thursday,…

QC economy: Jobless rate up, more people have jobs
The unemployment rate is up in the Quad Cities, but more people have jobs. That’s…

IHMVCU to host exclusive business seminar Nov. 14
Business owners can learn how to increase the value of their businesses at an exclusive…

Rock Island finance director retires
After more than two decades with the City of Rock Island, Finance Director Linda Barnes…

Lead(h)er to host informational ‘huddle’ Nov. 9
Ask questions, get advice on workplace and career issues and learn more about Lead(h)er at…

Moline Gardens info session set for Wednesday
An information session on the Moline Library Gardens project is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday…





