QCBJ News Staff's stories

‘EntreFuel’ powers entrepreneurship, growth in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa — The Grow Clinton group is igniting a new era of entrepreneurship and business development by partnering with NewBoCo, Iowa’s leading entrepreneurial coaching nonprofit, to steer the EntreFuel initiative for two years. EntreFuel is a comprehensive initiative designed…
Drive-in movie theater set to open for season
Get out the popcorn. It’s almost time for outdoor drive-in movie theater fun. The Voy…

Trio of big names in Christian music headed to Vibrant Arena
Three of the biggest names in Christian music – TobyMac, MercyMe and Zach Williams –…

February Illinois unemployment sees modest rise to 4.8%
The State of Illinois’ unemployment rate rose a modest +0.1% to 4.8% in February while…

Give blood, win tickets to see Jake Owen on April 19
Donors who give blood between March 25-31 with ImpactLife can register to win a pair…

DG Market opens at Five Points in Davenport
A new DG Market store is now open for business at the ultra-busy Five Points…

Muscatine’s Kraft-Heinz plant to get $14M for clean energy project
The Kraft Heinz Company announced this week it has been selected for award negotiations to…

Palomares receives grant to help offer fresh produce
Illinois is giving out nearly $2 million in grants to help with local food and…

Country Manor Memory Care hosts open house
Country Manor, a local memory care community, welcomes the public to attend its spring open…

MidAmerican’s ‘Trees Please!’ helps generate energy savings
MidAmerican Energy is helping communities across Iowa become greener and save on their energy bills…

Area businesses, farms win Choose Iowa grants
Two area businesses in eastern Iowa have been selected to receive Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants…

Coffee and Community Conversations Offered March 26, 27 & 30
The Rock Island Public Library and Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department are working on…

Intersect Illinois campaign targets Canadian businesses
Intersect Illinois, the state’s public-private business attraction organization, announced this week that its “Be in…

REDEEM elects new board, officers
Revitalize and Develop East Moline (REDEEM) elected its 2024 board of directors and its slate…

Big Brothers Big Sisters taking Plant Sale preorders
Big Brothers Big Sisters now is accepting pre-orders for what will be its 35th annual…

Adults-only Easter egg hunt at Hauberg Center
Spring is in the air and the Hauberg Estate is ready to celebrate with the…





