QCBJ News Staff's stories
QC Chamber earns accreditation from U.S. Chamber
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Accreditation designation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In a news release Wednesday, March 11, the local chamber said the designation is in recognition of its…
East Moline Community Fund awards $22,500 in grants
The East Moline Community Fund Committee on Friday, Oct. 6, announced that it is providing…
Rock Island hires Milan native as in-house city attorney
Milan native Leslie Day joined the City of Rock Island as its in-house staff attorney…
RI County Health Department has limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
The Rock Island County Health Department announced today, Thursday, Oct. 5, that it finally has…
Freight House becomes Fright House Fridays in October
The Freight House will transform into the Fright House After Dark on Friday evenings throughout…
Merrill Steel to expand Camanche plant, add 94 jobs
CAMANCHE, Iowa – Merrill Steel has announced plans for an $18.3 million expansion here that…
Putnam CEO Mullins to retire; national search launches
Rachael Mullins will retire in early summer 2024 as president and CEO of the Putnam…
Bettendorf to hire six firefighters with FEMA grant
The Bettendorf City Council voted this week to accept a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire…
Free household hazardous waste event is Saturday
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
Anselm departing QC Times for Iowa Newspaper Association post
Deb Anselm is leaving her role as president and publisher of the Quad-City Times newspaper…
UnityPoint Health names new Quad Cities market president
Shawn Morrow has been named UnityPoint Health’s next market president, effective Oct. 30, to oversee…
Healthiest State annual walk is Wednesday in Bettendorf
Join thousands of people across Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 4, on a walk highlighting a…
Old I-74 bridge demo continues Oct. 15
Several piers from the old Interstate 74 bridge will be removed with controlled explosions, the…
Rock Island police celebrate Pink Badge Month
Members of the Rock Island Police Department are wearing new pink breast cancer awareness badges…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 7
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Quad Citians to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by…
Two Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized by Forbes
Six advisors from Northwestern Mutual’s Eastern Iowa office, including two from Davenport, have been named Forbes’…
