QCBJ News Staff's stories
QC Chamber hosts Illinois legislative event April 3
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce will host the region’s Illinois state legislators on Friday, April 3, for a Mid-Session Update meeting as part of its 2026 Legislative Event Series. The event will be from 8 to 9 a.m. in…
IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history
A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…
ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development
The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – called “Born for This”…
Iowa HHS promotes volunteer opportunities, recognition
More than 57% of Iowans volunteer in some capacity to serve others each year and…
QC Transit Summit seeks input on transportation services
Bi-State Regional Commission will host an urban transit summit from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 25,…
Fairport Fish Hatchery plans Earth Day events
FAIRPORT, Iowa – Friends of Fairport Fish Hatchery will hold their 2nd Annual Earth Day…
Go Red for Women Fundraiser April 2 at Red’s Threads
The best thing for your heart is taking care of yourself! Join Jen Peters, Kate…
WIU will waive application fee for new applicants in April
Western Illinois University (WIU) Undergraduate Admissions and the School of Graduate Studies will waive the…
Sculpture Garden a backdrop for meditation, yoga at the Figge
Large works of art are springing up at the Figge Art Museum in a Sculpture…
The Hemp Doctor to be in the house for 2024 Grand Prix
The annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is welcoming a new national level sponsor: The…
Grow Clinton hosting Journey to Your Vision Seminar
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton is hosting a free, half-day seminar, The Journey to Your…
Laugh, learn at Muscatine Community College Latino Family Day
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Community College (MCC) will host Latino Family Day, a celebration for…
Bettendorf parks, public works employees nab awards
Bettendorf Public Works Department and Parks & Recreation Department employees Jason Manfull and Isaac Jacobs…
Lee Enterprises reacts to company buying large amount of stock
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has launched a protective plan against another possible effort to…
Barkin’ Beans Coffee shop closing in Silvis
The Barkin’ Beans Coffee Co. in Silvis is going out of business. Owners of the…
QC payroll declines over the year as unemployment rises
The unemployment rate increased year-over-year in all Illinois metropolitan statistical areas including the Quad Cities,…
