QCBJ News Staff's stories
Bettendorf Police Department welcomes six new officers
The Bettendorf Police Department celebrated the addition of six new officers to its force on Friday, Aug. 29, as the city continues its growth in population and geography. Mayor Bob Gallagher swore in Nikolas Davis, Alexis Sandon, Ashley Acaster, Justin…
Over the Edge: Event brings in $160,000 and counting
“Over the Edge” – the annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…
RI County Democrats’ Salute to Labor Picnic set for Monday
The Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee’s 54th Annual Salute to Labor Picnic on Monday,…
Trains, Planes & Automobiles event set
GENESEO, Illinois – The 17th annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles event will roar into this…
Channel Cat Water Taxi to end weekday service soon
The Channel Cat Water Taxi will wrap up its weekday schedule on Labor Day when…
QC parades step off Monday morning
Celebrate Labor Day Quad Cities style by visiting a parade in Rock Island or East…
Catch the Madness: Help QC win Iowa League of Cities award
Time is running out to help a Quad Cities joint digital public safety radio system…
Augustana to welcome one of its largest, most diverse classes
Augustana College is poised for a larger influx of students on move-in day Friday, Sept.…
Grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs districts
Western Illinois University, in partnership with Black Hawk College and local school districts, received a…
The Project moves to new site this fall
The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) announced Wednesday, Aug. 30, that it will move…
BBN Health Fair goal: ‘Connect with people’ on many services
Ronald Calvert was at the Bettendorf Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to tell people…
QC firefighters to compete in Chili Contest for a Cause
Next month, Quad Cities area firefighters will face the ultimate battle: Who makes the best…
Chambers names first class of Generation Next
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce recently announced its first class in its Generation Next…
Kart racing, music, fun will drive 28th Rock Island Grand Prix
The 28th running of the world’s largest karting street race – the Xtream Rock Island…
QC entrepreneurs invited to join IES Summit pitch competition
Looking to pitch your business to fellow entrepreneurs and other business leaders? Organizers of an…
Iowa grants advance arts, culture and creative industries
A dozen arts and cultural projects in the Quad Cities region are among 131 Iowa…