QCBJ News Staff's stories

MRA to detail compensation findings virtually Sept. 11
MRA, the nation’s largest employer association – with a footprint in the Quad Cities, will present the findings from its 2025 Compensation Trends Survey during a virtual conference on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Waukesha, Wisconsin-based MRA said its Compensation Trends…
Quad Cities International Airport sees record tower movements
Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) reported a record-breaking number of tower movements in May going…

Bix @ 6 canceled tonight due to poor air quality
Due to the unhealthy air quality in Davenport caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires,…
Isabel Bloom continues 60th year with new festival
As a thank you to the Quad Cities community for its longtime patronage, Isabel Bloom…

Riverboat cruise season begins in the QC
It’s cruise season in the Quad Cities. The national riverboat season started on Sunday, June…

Updated Chick-Fil-A gets ready to reopen
An updated Chick-Fil-A fast food restaurant in Davenport is expected to reopen in late July,…

St. Ambrose University unveils new logo
St. Ambrose University on Monday, June 26, unveiled a revitalized institutional logo in the first…

Illinois Storm Chasers give free presentation at RI library
Whether severe weather fascinates you, keeps you on high alert or a little of both,…

Gilda’s Club celebrates Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is joining its fellow Cancer Support Community’s network partners today, June…

Vera French to open outpatient clinic in Bettendorf
The Vera French Community Mental Health Center is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health…

‘Butterflies always make me smile’
LeCLAIRE, Iowa — Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium is officially unveiling a new downtown mural with…

Is your QC workplace the coolest?
The QCBJ will uncover and honor the Quad Cities’ coolest workplaces with a new survey…

‘Rental Management’ names equipment rental market movers
Rental Management magazine – a product of the American Rental Association (ARA) – has released…

John Deere Classic awards exemptions to 4 more young stars
The John Deere Classic announced today, June 26, that four additional young golf stars are…

QC May unemployment rate rises, but region adds 2,800 jobs
Jobs were up in all 14 of Illinois metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) in May, including…
Lane & Waterman’s Russell named president of Iowa State Bar
Ian Russell, a member of the law firm Lane & Waterman, has been selected to…





