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…

QCIA

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…

Peace. Love. & Bloom. 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…

St. Ambrose University SAU alumni awards

Illinois Storm Chasers give free presentation at RI library

Whether severe weather fascinates you, keeps you on high alert or a little of both,…

Illinois Storm Chasers

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…

Gilda's Club Quad Cities logo art workshop cancer nutrition jhotline Dragon Boating

Vera French to open outpatient clinic in Bettendorf

The Vera French Community Mental Health Center is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health…

Vera French

‘Butterflies always make me smile’

LeCLAIRE, Iowa — Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium is officially unveiling a new downtown mural with…

Aunt Hattie's butterfly

Is your QC workplace the coolest?

The QCBJ will uncover and honor the Quad Cities’ coolest workplaces with a new survey…

Coolest Places to Work

‘Rental Management’ names equipment rental market movers

Rental Management magazine – a product of the American Rental Association (ARA) –  has released…

American Rental Association ara

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…

John Deere Classic logo exemptions Folds of Honor Coach Bluder commit PGA JDC Firecracker Run

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…

Ian Russell