QCBJ News Staff's stories

Generation Next program helps educate tomorrow’s leaders

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Generation Next program recently wrapped up its 2026 cohort with a group of 39 young professionals from a variety of businesses and non-profits in the area. According to program organizer, James Porter, vice president…

Davenport homeowners to realize their DREAM project 

Dozens of central Davenport homeowners can soon begin tackling new home projects thanks to the…

WIU hosts career expo and internship fair Feb. 18

The Western Illinois University Career Center will host the QC Expo Career and Internship Fair…

FCSAmerica returns $5.7M in dividends to Eastern Iowa Producers

DEWITT, Iowa — Farmers and ranchers in five eastern Iowa counties have received a combined…

ORA takes ‘major step forward’ with new facility

The new $50 million, state-of-the-art ORA Orthopedics medical center building is open for business in…

Lee reports ‘exciting future’ in its first quarter

Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is reporting more digital revenue money, a $50 million capital…

QCBR builds on its home show tradition at Bend XPO

Homeowners, prospective buyers and DIYer’s alike all will find experts and new products at this…

QCBR Quad Cities Home Show

Iowa Donor Network names new board, advisory members

The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) has announced the appointment of four new members to its…

Military veteran tribute banner program begins

The City of Davenport is now accepting sponsorships for this year’s Veterans Tribute Banner program.…

Fishing, Hunting & Outdoor show returns to Rock Island 

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the Fishing, Hunting & Outdoor Adventure Show this weekend at…

MLK Center hosts RI youth photography display 

  Rock Island’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting “Youth Voices on Display,”…

Sen. Halpin announces grant for Galesburg innovation

GALESBURG, Illinois – A Galesburg small business has been awarded $56,432 in grant money to…

QCIA tabs Estes for next $20M Project Gateway phase

Estes Construction was selected as construction manager-at-risk for the $20 million Phase 2 of the…

Tapestry Farms offers Dubai chocolates for Valentine’s Day

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Dubai chocolates treats. That’s the message from Tapestry Farms in…

Input sought for long-range transportation plan update

The region is invited to attend a series of sessions beginning Thursday, Feb. 12, to…

Thrive 2025 Long-Range Transportation Plan Bi-State Regional Commission

QC businesses share nearly $1.3M in Iowa SBA loans

A trio of loans valued at nearly $1.3 million were awarded in January to five…