QCBJ News Staff's stories
Teen philanthropy group awards $37,000+ to QC nonprofits
A group of local teenagers has granted $37,500 to 12 nonprofits in the Quad Cities region through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow program. For more than 20 years, the program has allowed area high school students to…
Project Peace supports UnityPoint Hospice patients, families
The holidays can be bittersweet for those who have lost a loved one, no matter…
UnityPoint offers new virtual care options in Iowa
With cold and flu season in full swing, UnityPoint Clinic now is offering two convenient…
‘Deck the Downtowns’ holiday events start
The Downtown Davenport Partnership, Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Downtown Rock Island are presenting “Deck the Downtowns”…
Ascentra offers $15,000 in Scholarships to Trades Students
Next year, $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help…
QC woman nominated for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth award
A Quad Cities woman has been nominated for the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth award…
New partnership to help Black farmers with heirs’ property barriers
The LEAP Coalition has announced a new partnership with the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation…
Boetje’s inducted into Illinois Made Program
Quad Cities original Boetje’s is among 30 small Illinois businesses, or “Makers,” to be recognized…
K-Square kicks off holiday season Friday
The City of Davenport and Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) have announced the second annual Christmas…
Harvey takes helm of Central Scott Telephone, CS Technologies
ELDRIDGE – Mark Harvey, a telecommunications veteran, is returning to his roots here but in…
Davenport hosts Block Grant workshop Nov. 29
The City of Davenport will hold a virtual workshop from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29,…
West Liberty Foods planning for expansion and plant closing in eastern Iowa
This is turning out to be a year of major changes for West Liberty Foods.…
Clinton State of City event is Thursday
CLINTON, Iowa – What are the big issues facing the City of Clinton? What has…
River Bend Food Bank opens Galesburg branch
GALESBURG, Illinois – After extensive construction and renovation lasting the majority of 2022, the River…
Illinois SBA seeks nominees for small business awards
The Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting nominations for…
QCBJ staff wins five awards in Illinois news association contest
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal captured awards in five categories — including for best…