QCBJ News Staff's stories
QC urged to take survey, help CASI plan for future
CASI (Center for Active Seniors) has launched what its leaders call “a long-due” strategic planning initiative and is seeking input from Quad Citizens via its first-ever community survey to get it kickstarted. CASI President and CEO Laura L. Kopp told…
NDIA to hold defense contracting event
The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will host the 14th Annual…
Argrow’s House celebrates MozBites food truck launch
Argrow’s House, a healing house for survivors of domestic violence and abuse, will celebrate the…
WIU Esports to host tournament
The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Esports team is hosting a “Super Smash Brothers Ultimate” Esports…
QC chapters recognized among ‘Top 10’ by Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America, a fraternal benefit society located in downtown Rock Island, announced its…
Rotary Club of North Scott seeks grant applications
ELDRIDGE – The Rotary Club of North Scott is soliciting applications for Quad Cities area…
Iowa Wesleyan University to celebrate final graduation
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate the graduating class of 2023 with…
St. Ambrose University, Loras College expand partnership
St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, have announced an expanded…
Bettendorf seeks Fourth of July Parade grand marshal nominations
The City of Bettendorf is seeking nominations for the 2023 Fourth of July Parade grand…
Local entrepreneurs advance in business competition
After two months of research and refinement, a group of regional entrepreneurs recently pitched their…
Free financial literacy class set this week
The City of Rock Island and Bridge Investment, Community Development Corporation, a certified Community Development…
WIU VP/alumnus receives military support award
Western Illinois University alumnus and Interim Vice President for Student Success John Smith has been…
Eddy Award winners are announced
The 24th annual Eddy Awards ceremony is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, at…
Illinois unemployment dips as payroll jobs increase in March
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state’s unemployment rate fell -0.1…
Bettendorf receives ‘Healthy Hometown’ award
The City of Bettendorf has received the 2023 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award…
Kiwanis Club of Rock Island awards grants, scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Rock Island presented its annual grants and scholarships at an event…
