QCBJ News Staff's stories
Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that the college will acquire UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science in Rock Island. Pending approvals for the acquisition from the Higher Learning…
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…
Davenport wine cellar, Clinton salon awarded SBA loans
A beauty salon in Clinton, Iowa, and the Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar in…
River Bend extends scheduled holiday food pantry hours
River Bend Food Bank has adjusted its holiday schedule for its food pantries at NorthPark…
T-Mobile Awards $50,000 grant to Moline Parks and Recreation for new soccer mini-pitch
T-Mobile recently announced that Moline Parks and Recreation is a recipient of a $50,000 Hometown…
Veteran with small business roots leads Iowa SBA office
Ryan Lincoln was announced this week as the new administrator of the U.S. Small Business…
Dahlstrom’s ‘Tractor Wars’ honored by Illinois Reads
A book that looks at the 20-year business battle to develop and introduce the tractor…
MSA Professional Services acquires Florida MEP firm
Midwest-based MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA), a 100% employee-owned professional services firm with offices in…
