QCBJ News Staff's stories

Former QC businessman, politician Jim Hancock dies 

Jim Hancock, a former downtown Davenport restaurateur and community leader, died unexpectedly Monday,  Nov. 17, at MercyOne-Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. He was 84.  Mr. Hancock was a young graduate of Assumption High School when he went to work in…

RiverCenter to launch ‘Laugh QC’ series on Thursdays

The RiverCenter and Adler Theatre along with USA Entertainment Agency are partnering to bring a…

Trio of QC organizations share in $400,000 in IWF grants

CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) announced $400,000 in grant funding to 13…

IWF grants

Legat Architects acquires Central Indiana firm

Legat Architects announced this week that it has acquired the architecture and interior design firm…

MercyOne Genesis Remembrance Tree lighting set for Nov. 17

The annual MercyOne Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree lighting ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Monday,…

tree lighting

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland returns to Adler Nov. 28

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, the spectacular production featuring breathtaking acrobatics and aerial performances set to…

Circque Musica Holiday Wonderland Adler Theatre

39th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot to Kick Off Thanksgiving

Thousands of runners will flock to the Quad Cities for the 39th Annual YMCA Turkey…

YMCA T urkey Trot

‘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,…

Ugly Christmas Sweater

Iowa American acquires Low Moor’s water, wastewater systems 

Iowa American Water announced Monday, Nov. 10, that it has acquired the water and wastewater…

rates Iowan American Water

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,…

festival of trees

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…

veterans day