QCBJ News Staff's stories
Knox College names Jones new CFO
GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief financial officer and vice president for finance, effective Feb. 3, 2026. A Tuesday, Dec. 16, news release said Mr. Jones, an experienced higher education financial…
Black Hawk offers free court reporting class
Looking for a rewarding, high-demand career? See if court reporting and captioning is right for…
We Work the Waterways Maritime Interaction Day is Thursday
We Work the Waterways, a national education outreach program, will host a Maritime Interaction Day…
MercyOne Genesis Silvis to host Walk-In Wednesday hiring event
MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center will hold a “Walk-In Wednesday” in-person hiring event for all…
ORA to stop emergency service at 2 area hospitals
ORA Orthopedics announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that it will soon end its partnership with…
SBA to waive loans fees for small manufacturers in FY 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers beginning Oct.…
Modern Woodmen volunteers celebrate first Fraternal Week
Modern Woodmen of America employees fanned out to volunteer for Quad Cities nonprofits and celebrate…
Voy 61 Drive In Theatre to host free Trunk Or Treat
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – The Voy 61 Drive In Theatre will be hosting its first free…
Banned Books event features intellectual freedom pioneer Pico
The Rock Island Public Library and Midwest Writing Center will host their annual Banned Books…
Coharbor Russell partnering to build St. Louis veterans clinic
Coharbor Russell Group LLC, a service-disabled veteran owned business (SDVOB), and Oculus Inc., an architecture/design…
August jobless rate, payrolls inch down in Illinois, IDES says
Illinois’ August unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4% as did nonfarm payrolls, which inched down…
‘It’s awesome to see our downtown evolve in real time’
Downtown Bettendorf is becoming a more welcoming and vibrant community, thanks to the efforts of…
Hispanic Chamber Gala will be Oct. 17
The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Award Celebration will be held Friday,…
First Central VP completes ag credit school
First Central State Bank’s Maggie Goebel-Bly recently completed the Iowa Bankers Association/Iowa State University Agriculture…
Circa ’21 presents “Come From Away” musical based on 9-11
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings the Tony Award-winning “Come From Away” a musical about the…
Francis to lead Trinity Muscatine Foundation’s development efforts
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Megan Francis, a Muscatine community leader, has been named as the Trinity…
