QCBJ News Staff's stories

Lee Enterprises touts ‘improvements’ in earnings report
Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises’ third quarter fiscal report is showing “strong results” as the company is making significant progress in its transformation strategy, the Davenport-based company’s leader said. But other financial experts say the company is facing challenging times, including…
Year’s first West Nile positive mosquito reported in Rock Island County
The Rock Island County Health Department has confirmed the county’s first West Nile virus positive…

Illinois Chamber retains firm to search for new leader
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has retained an executive search firm to assist it in…

Scout County Regional Authority helps Girl Scouts
The Scott County Regional Authority has donated $15,000 to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa…

Iowa Plastic Surgery has new name, joins Genesis
Iowa Plastic Surgery, a longstanding clinic and medical spa founded by Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte,…
Morrison gets set for her next adventure
Charlotte Morrison is getting ready for the next chapter in her life. After 26 years…

Per Mar Security ranked No. 14 in new report
Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial…
WIU grows Learning Assistant Program
Western Illinois University will expand its Learning Assistant Program (LAP) this fall. The university introduced…

QCBJ to honor its second Forty Under 40 class
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will recognize 40 young professionals from across the bistate…
Gallagher seeks re-election as Bettendorf mayor
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher announced in a news release on Monday, July 31, that he…

Quad Cities 150: My Place Hotels is title sponsor for race
My Place Hotels of America is joining the Quad Cities 150 as title sponsor for…

Local Union 25 hits apprenticeship milestone
The future is bright for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 25, Rock Island, which…

Jobs report: ‘Growth, expansion’ era continues in QC region
Illinois’ era of “job growth and expansion” continues, according to the latest employment statistics released…

Mo.Live! Fest gets $85K in sponsorship help
Mo.Live! – the Moline annual downtown music and arts festival that grew out of last…

Honkamp named a Top 200 accounting firm
A newly released ranking reveals that Honkamp, P.C., with operations in the Quad Cities, remains…

Quad Cities Area Family Fair set for Aug. 12
The Quad Cities Area Family Fair is just around the corner. Find it from 9…
