QCBJ News Staff's stories
East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event
The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes the World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Qualifying Events from Thursday, Jan. 1, through Sunday, Jan. 4, at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock…
Illinois QC unemployment rate slips in September
The Illinois section of the Quad Cities was one of two metro areas in the…
Skybridge features new lights, more intense colors
The Davenport Skybridge is shining brighter this holiday season, thanks to a recently completed $408,000…
$50,000 T-Moline grant will bring mini-pitch to Moline Park
T-Mobile recently announced that Moline Parks and Recreation is a recipient of a $50,000 Hometown…
Lee Enterprises cancels special meeting
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has cancelled a special meeting of its stockholders that had…
SSAB appoints Tom Cox head of Americas Operations
STOCKHOLM — SSAB announced Wednesday, Dec. 17, the appointment of Tom Cox as head of…
Foundation unveils historic conservation gift for Muscatine island
MUSCATINE, Iowa – An iconic Mississippi River island here will be preserved for future generations,…
Dress for Success names new executive director
Dress for Success Quad Cities has a new executive director at its helm. Mikael Gibson…
Women get help from YWCA, Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors
A century-old partnership between three Rock Island community organizations is helping support a YWCA Quad…
NRC renews Constellation’s licenses for Clinton and Dresden
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved license renewals for two of Constellation’s Illinois nuclear…
Mendenhall honored again for early childhood care
It’s been a banner year for Marcy Mendenhall with the latest accolade honoring SAL Community…
Bears, QC foundation give $50,000 to feed QC hungry
River Bend Food Bank is feeding hungry Quad Citians with the help of a $25,000…
UnityPoint Health names Jenni Friedly as next COO
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has selected Jenni Friedly as its new chief…
Disability awareness coalition helps combat food insecurity
People with disabilities across the Quad Cities recently united through the Quad City Disability Awareness…
Gilda’s Club sees surge in demand as Iowa cancer rates rise
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is calling for community donations…
Illinois unemployment steady in September, IDES said
Illinois’ September jobs remained nearly unchanged over August, while year-over-year growth continued with the state…