QCBJ News Staff's stories
Four finalists vie for downtown Bettendorf mural
Four finalists have been selected for a collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts. And now the public is invited to vote for their favorite concept at www.downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural. Voting closes on Sunday, June 1.…
Illinois’ September jobless rate steady, payroll grows
Illinois’ unemployment rate remained at 4.5% for the month of September while payroll increased by…
HNI reports $598.8M in Q3 earnings despite ongoing challenges
Third quarter sales for HNI Corporation reached $598.8 million and net income totaled $61.3 million…
Ascentra, Visa partnership gives $100K for QC foundations
Quad Citians in need will benefit from a collective $100,000 in gifts through a partnership…
FOL-DA-TANK acquires EVAC Systems
FOL-DA-TANK – a Milan, Illinois, company that makes portable water tanks – recently acquired EVAC…
RILCO Safety Supply opens in Bettendorf
A new safety supply store has opened in Bettendorf and it shows that the “entrepreneurial…
Mississippi River conference brings new voices to table
The 16th annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) wrapped up a “fabulous” two-day event Thursday,…
St. Ambrose offers Iowa high school grads tuition-free scholarship
As part of a strategic effort to eliminate cost barriers to higher education, Iowa high…
Project NOW director to headline multicultural event
The Rev. Dwight Ford, executive director of Project NOW, is set to be the speaker…
East Moline Halloween events set for Oct. 21
East Moline will celebrate Halloween with a parade and other events in downtown from 4:30-7…
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser slated for Saturday
A fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is set for Saturday, Oct. 22,…
QC trio inducted into AFL-CIO Hall of Fame
Three top Quad Cities leaders were honored for their contributions to labor at the 31st…
Rock Island extends SSA public hearing to seek more input
To ensure that more property owners are aware of a public hearing on the establishment…
Honkamp to acquire Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs
Honkamp, P.C., a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group with an office in…
LeClaire’s new Root 67 stores celebrate tonight
Businesses are opening in the new Root 67 development on the north end of downtown…
Record donation will help QC Girl Scouts ‘change the world’
Girl Scouts throughout the Quad Cities region will benefit from a $1.4 million share of…