QCBJ News Staff's stories

UnityPoint Health names new chief medical officer
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Peter George as its new chief medical officer for cardiovascular services. In the role, Dr. George will provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for heart and vascular care across the…
QCAR extends deadline for ADU design contest to Oct. 15
The Quad Cities Area REALTORs (QCAR) has extended the deadline for its new Accessory Dwelling…

Quad Cities to host Phoenix Bass Fishing tournament Oct. 3-4
The Quad Cities will welcome about 240 anglers for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League…

Shive-Hattery acquires Houston-based Montgomery Roth
Shive-Hattery is expanding its footprint in the nation’s Southwest with its recent acquisition of Montgomery…

Geneseo State Street Market to celebrate 10 years
GENESEO, Illinois – State Street Market, a 10-year-long Midwest autumn tradition, will return to this…

Learn Medicare options in time for 2026 enrollment season
CLINTON, Iowa – An insurance specialist with Huiskamp Collins Investments, Davenport, will help seniors better…

Khaliq family again sponsors NAMI Walks 2025
For the third consecutive year, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley announced Malik and K Khaliq and…

MercyOne president and CEO Ritz to retire
MercyOne President and CEO Robert “Bob” Ritz has announced his retirement effective Jan. 2, 2026.…

Clausen Companies receives Iowa ESGR Patriot Award
CLINTON, Iowa — Clausen Companies has been recognized with a Patriot Award from the Iowa…

Sargent accepts $20,000 Royal Neighbors empowerment grant
Lynda Sargent’s Heart of Home Ministries nourishes Quad Cities families every day. Thanks to a…

East Moline Community Fund awards $20,500 in local grants
The East Moline Community Fund has announced grants totaling $20,500 to 15 local nonprofits. “We…

Honkamp earns Top Iowa Workplace award for 12th year
Honkamp has been honored with a Top Workplaces 2025 award by Iowa Top Workplaces…

Iowa Corn selects students for Collegiate Advisory Team
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn has announced the students selected to participate in…

Project NOW announces LIHEAP start
Project NOW, Inc. announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin…

Local artist’s watershed paintings on display at Figge
“Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings From the Watershed” – a new exhibition featuring recent works…

QC jobs down, August unemployment steady over 2024
The August unemployment rate in the Quad Cities was unchanged at 5.3% over last year…





