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…
RI offers free concert series in Schwiebert Park
Rock Island Parks & Recreation has announced that the free concert series, Thursday Night Groove,…

Upcoming social to help nonprofit professionals network
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Quad Cities Chapter will host a summer social for…

QC Local 25 instructors help lead national training program
Nearly 2,500 United Association members — including Quad Citians — are meeting in Ann Arbor,…

BMX state-qualifier race will be in East Moline this weekend
Hundreds of BMX bike riders and fans are expected to attend the USA BMX Illinois…

First Central State Bank to host ‘Grilling for Charity’
CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition this month of “Grilling…

QC Flood Resiliency Alliance meeting is Thursday
River Action will present the third quarterly Quad City Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting from 3…

Bethany and Scott Co. Kids spread awareness of child abuse
Bethany for Children & Families and Scott County Kids are partnering this month to raise…
Register now for BHC fall semester classes
The fall semester at Black Hawk College begins Monday, Aug. 21, and last-minute registration is…
Halpin-backed law will make EpiPen prices more affordable
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the patient cost for a twin-pack of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors – or…

RI Rotary’s past president named district Rotarian of the Year
Cindi Gramenz, immediate past president of Rock Island Rotary Club 3093, received the District Rotarian…

United Way QC launches dynamic QC Emerging Leaders network
The Emerging Leaders of the QC network was announced by United Way Quad Cities at…
IowaWORKS to host QC Success Fair
IowaWORKS will host the seventh annual Quad-Cities Success Fair to assist veterans, transitioning service members…
Davenport Fire receives $600,000 FEMA grant
The Davenport Fire Department has received a $600,000 Port Security Grant from the Federal Emergency…

Corps of Engineers hosts two open houses on the water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will offer two free open houses…

Bless the Block backpack event is Sunday
Argrow’s House and Grace City Church will host a back-to-school party for families and children …
