QCBJ News Staff's stories

QC Restaurant Week seeking nominees for Service Stars
In anticipation of QC Restaurant Week 2026 (April 6-12), Visit Quad Cities is seeking nominations for those restaurant workers whose dedication and professionalism contributes to the region’s rich culinary scene. The annual Service Star award was created to recognize those…
40th Bald Eagle Watch is postponed
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the 40th annual Clinton Bald Eagle Watch, scheduled for Saturday, Jan.…

LeClaire Eagle Festival seeks sponsors
The second annual LeClaire Eagle Festival — Eagles & Ice is coming up on Saturday…

Environmental Film Series announces this year’s lineup
For the fifth year, River Action is partnering with the Eagle View Group of the…

Moline swears in new public works director, hits milestone
Denver Schmitt was to be sworn in as Moline’s new public works director Wednesday, Jan.…

Bettendorf invites community to annual Winter Carnival
The City of Bettendorf is hosting its annual Winter Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2…

Bettendorf Rotary awards record $80K in grants to 32 charities
The Rotary Club of Bettendorf distributed a record number of grants to a record number…

Honkamp promotes Boardman, Faust to firm principals
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Honkamp, P.C. has announced the promotions of Kyle Boardman and Jennifer Faust…

Trinity BirthPlace honored for expertise, outstanding care
UnityPoint Health announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, that Trinity BirthPlace Bettendorf has been recognized by…

UPDATE: Winter storm hits QC blood supply, ImpactLife reports
Two days of deep and drifting snow are doing more than clobber Quad Cities commutes.…

IMEG completes trio of year-end acquisitions
Quad Cities-based IMEG announced today, Jan. 9, that it ended 2023 with three company acquisitions…
ER doctors, CDC offer extreme weather winter safety tips
This week the region faces the perfect storm of extreme winter weather challenges. To help…

Financial literacy video lessons available
Economic Growth Corporation in partnership with Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation is hosting a Personal…

Top baby names of year include Theodore, Eleanor, Sophia
In 2023, MercyOne hospitals across Iowa celebrated more than 8,200 births, including 153 sets of…

Three Davenport businesses, 1 in Clinton receive Iowa SBA loans
Three Davenport businesses and one in Clinton were among the 43 loans totalling $16,350,600 approved…

CCDA announces spring grant applications opening
The Clinton County Development Association has announced that grant applications for its Spring 2024 grant…





