QCBJ News Staff's stories

Small Business Credit program available in Iowa
CLINTON, Iowa — Businesses in Iowa could benefit from a $96 million investment by the Department of Treasury. The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) aims to boost small businesses, startups and manufacturers across the state. An informational panel with…
‘Grossly inadequate’ shoring: Report outlines building collapse causes
The partial collapse – and eventual demolition – of the apartment building at 324 Main…

Arconic promotes Weida to Davenport Works’ plant manager
Jeffrey Weida is returning to where he began his aluminum manufacturing career after being promoted…

QC to welcome riverboat ‘American Serenade’ on Sunday
A ribbon-cutting and formal welcoming ceremonies have been set for a new riverboat that will…

Rudy’s raises funds for local cancer support group
Rudy’s Tacos is again raising money this month for Us Too Greater Quad Cities, a…

Registration ends Thursday for advertising Lunch & Learn
CLINTON, Iowa – Registration closes Thursday, Sept. 7, for an upcoming advertising Lunch & Learn…
Clean River Advisory Council seeks to find vision, make it happen
Armed with a $637,000 investment by the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), the new Clean River…

Remembering Steve Trainor: A ‘great friend to many’
Steve Trainor, a writer for The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal and a well-known figure…

Royal Neighbors donates $30K to empower Nation of Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America presented $30,000 in grants in August to a trio of Quad…

RI Parks to host adaptive baseball program
A new adaptive baseball program will take the field this month at the historic Douglas…

Howes & Jefferies joins Coldwell Banker Real Estate
CLINTON, Iowa – Howes & Jefferies Realtors is now serving the Eastern Iowa and Western…

Honor Flight of the Quad Cities takes off Sept. 19
For the 58th time since its inception, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities will take…
Moline launches video platform to connect with residents
Moline residents now have a new way to connect with city officials through Rep’d, a…

Last chance to register for free UnityPoint cooking series
UnityPoint Health is still taking sign-ups for its free Cooking with Heart series, which begins…
LULAC Fiesta Night is at the Putnam Sept. 9
The Putnam Museum will host this year’s LULAC Fiesta Night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on…

Over the Edge: Event brings in $160,000 and counting
“Over the Edge” – the annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…
