QCBJ News Staff's stories

Farm & Fleet recognized by Newsweek, USA Today
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has won a pair of national honors recognizing its website, farmandfleet.com, and its customer service. In a news release Friday, Jan. 9, Blain’s announced it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Online Shops 2026 list…
2026 Handy at Home workshops begin Jan. 26
The Moline Community Development Corporation (CDC) is launching its 2026 Handy at Home Workshop Series,…

Alzheimer’s Association offers free, virtual series for impacted families
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is launching a free, six-month virtual education series beginning this…

SBDC names Pitts assistant state director for operations
AMES, Iowa — Leah Pitts has been named assistant state director for operations and compliance…

Delta Air Lines adds third daily QCIA to Atlanta flight
Tickets now are on sale for the Quad Cities International Airport’s new third nonstop daily…

IMEG grows federal, lab capabilities with acquisition
Rock Island-based IMEG today announced its recent asset acquisition of the majority of CFR Engineering,…

UnityPoint Health, foundations honored for philanthropy
UnityPoint Health, and two UnityPoint Health foundations have received national recognition for their philanthropy efforts.…

‘Kids Run The Show’ hockey game returns to Vibrant arena
The second annual Kids Run The Show hockey game will hit the ice at 7…

QC-based IMEG offers engineering expertise to Times Square’s ball drop
When the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball begins its descent tonight in New…

LandJet to host franchise pop-up event in Bettendorf
LandJet, a luxury transportation business serving the corporate traveler space, will host a franchise pop-up…

Brissman Foundation awards $160k to 36 nonprofits serving Milan
The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation recently awarded more than $161,000 to…

Lee announces $50M investment, leadership change
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is getting $50 million in investments, a new chairman of…

Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high…

MRCF announces new partnership in grant awards
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) and Old National Bank Wealth Management (ONB) are partnering…

12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants
The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…

Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning
Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…





