QCBJ News Staff's stories

Voters narrow field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the field of contenders in the annual “Makers Madness” contest – which determines The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois – is down to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Makers Madness…
Grief support groups, education options available
UnityPoint Health offers support for those who are navigating the life-changing loss of a loved…

Public can help chart Milan USPS processing center future
The public is invited to a noon Tuesday, Feb. 6, meeting hosted by the United…

Arc Industries rebranded as QC Flex
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area has rebranded its employment program – long known…

Lee Enterprises report: Digital revenues close to exceeding print
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises reports it is nearing a major milestone as its growing…

Per Mar Security acquires Global Security Group
Per Mar Security Services, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, announced Thursday,…

River Action’s Eddy Scholarship applications open
In conjunction with its annual Eddy Awards, River Action is offering Eddy Scholarships to students…

IEDA Butchery Grant Program opens Feb. 1
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will begin accepting applications for the next round of…

Feb. 5 deadline for Have a Heart for the Homeless tickets
There are just days left before the Monday, Feb. 5, deadline to buy tickets for…

Applications open for spring DavenportU Citizens Academy
Applications are now being accepted for DavenportU, the City of Davenport’s 10-week citizens academy program…

New urgent care clinic opens in Davenport
A new University of Iowa Health Care urgent care clinic has opened in Davenport, and…

Business leaders to share their best 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
The QCBJ has assembled a diverse panel of Quad Cities business and community leaders to…

LeClaire Chamber celebrates business successes
The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce celebrated success stories from 2023 at its annual meeting Saturday…

Garima Mishra joins WIU-QC’s chemistry faculty
Western Illinois University is welcoming experienced chemistry professor Garima Mishra to spearhead the inaugural offering…

Bethany launches campaign for Moline building
Bethany for Children & Families has launched a fundraising campaign to retire its mortgage early…

D3 National Invite brings women’s wrestling to East Moline
Visit Quad Cities and Augustana College Women’s Wrestling are set to welcome more than 25…





