QCBJ News Staff's stories

Ascentra Credit Union offers $15,000 in scholarships for 2026
Ascentra Credit Union will award a total of $15,000 in scholarships to 15 student members for the 2026 school year to help cover costs of postsecondary education. All entries must be submitted by the end of the day on Tuesday,…
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…

The Blessing Tree returns to Downtown Bettendorf
The Blessing Tree tradition returns to Downtown Bettendorf for its 27th year, offering the Quad…

Former EICC leader will be interim college president in Des Moines
The former interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is about to start another new…

Fareway addresses food insecurity with help of customers
Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and…

Figge expands museum access; will help feed hungry
The Figge Art Museum is offering free admission for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and…

Sign-up begins for states’ heating assistance programs
MidAmerican Energy is reminding customers that heating bill assistance may be available for those who…

MRA program aims to develop young professionals
A new MRA program, “Developing the Young Professional,” is set to launch Jan. 19 and…

Voters OK $27M police station bond issue in a landslide
After an overwhelming number of Bettendorf voters said “yes” to a $27 million referendum on…

Russell wins AGC of Missouri Keystone Award
Davenport-based Russell announced that the construction and development firm is the winner of the 2025…

ImpactLife, UI Health Care AirCare host QC blood drive Thursday
ImpactLife is partnering with University of Iowa Health Care AirCare to host a blood drive…

QC Community Foundation offers $600k+ in 2026 scholarships
The Quad Cities Community Foundation announced it has opened up applications for more than 70 scholarship…





