QCBJ News Staff's stories
Creamer to lead defense alliance, manufacturing institute
A new leader has been named for the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) and the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI). Col. Shawn Creamer (U.S. Army, ret.) has been hired as the groups’ joint executive director. The RIADA, an…
39th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot to Kick Off Thanksgiving
Thousands of runners will flock to the Quad Cities for the 39th Annual YMCA Turkey…
‘Funnest 5K’, Ugly Christmas Sweater Run back in LeClaire Dec. 6
The 10th Annual #GetUgly5k, billed as the “#Funnest5K in the QCA,” is set for Saturday,…
Iowa American acquires Low Moor’s water, wastewater systems
Iowa American Water announced Monday, Nov. 10, that it has acquired the water and wastewater…
Lee Enterprises looks to raise capital for its ‘digital transformation’
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is looking to raise up to $50 million to support…
Help Deck the Downtowns; celebrate Culture Bright Week
Quad Citians will ring in the holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 19, with a multi-day,…
Bank of America helps Habitat for Humanity QC
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America Iowa…
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit set for Saturday in Ankeny
ANKENY, Iowa – The 18th annual National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.…
Education event centers on senior living options
LivWell Seniors and Quartet – A Senior Living Village are teaming up to host “You…
Rock Island Celebrates Tennis Court Refurbishment in celebration of Madison Keys
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the United States Tennis Association…
Bi-state QC region prepares Veterans Day salute to all who served
The Quad Cities has a number of events designed to observe Veterans Day and allow…
AAA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment at its QC office
The AAA office in Bettendorf is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event this week in…
Tiphanie’s restaurant closing its doors Saturday
Tiphanie’s, a downtown Davenport restaurant and bakery, is closing its business. Business owner Tiphanie Cannon…
Quad Cities Fall Success Fair Nov. 13 in Rock Island
The Quad Cities Fall Success Fair returns Thursday, Nov. 13, to link veterans, job seekers,…
QC area agencies win IFA grants to assist homeless
Four Quad Cities area social service agencies are among 42 Iowa agencies to receive Iowa…
Gerks to lead Grow Clinton marketing, events
CLINTON, Iowa – Antonia “Toni” Gerks has been hired as the new director of marketing…
