QCBJ News Staff's stories
Union representing Thomson officers battles suicide crisis
THOMSON, Illinois – The union representing the correctional officers at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Thomson has made a $4,000 donation to address a crisis that too often goes unseen – officer suicide. The American Federation of Government Employees Local 4070…
WIU hosts free tax prep events
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, in partnership with United Way of the Quad Cities, is now…
Ascentra raises $16,900 for local Salvation Armies
Through its annual Ride 50 auto loan promotion, Ascentra Credit Union and its members raised…
Merger complete: Genesis Health joins MercyOne
Davenport-based Genesis Health System has merged with not-for-profit health system MercyOne. Genesis and MercyOne officials…
Genesis Hospice among top 5% in the nation for quality performance
Genesis Hospice has earned a national award for ranking in the top 5% for hospice…
Learn strategies to grow from GrowthCLUB
Registration is still open for GrowthCLUB’s upcoming business workshop in Davenport. Marcia Erickson, an action…
Construction begins on Metronet’s network in Moline
Metronet has begun construction on Moline’s 100% fiber optic network. Metronet’s fully funded multimillion-dollar investment…
Bowl-A-Thon raises money to support Junior Achievement
More than 1,000 bowlers helped raise thousands of dollars during the 40th annual Junior Achievement…
Wilson Lofts renovation nears completion
CLINTON, Iowa – The historic Wilson Building in downtown Clinton is almost ready for its…
‘Opportunity Knocks’ job fair is March 6
IowaWORKS will host an “Opportunity Knocks Monday” job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Life Bread Bakery expected to open in March
A new bakery in Davenport’s Hilltop Campus Village area could open in the next couple…
Cartner named as new Illowa Council scout executive
Jonathan Cartner has been selected as the new scout executive of the Boy Scouts of…
MercyOne offering health care scholarships
MercyOne Clinton Foundation recently announced that applications for the 2023 to 2024 academic year are…
Mission BBQ donates $370K to Wreaths Across America
Mission BBQ restaurants recently donated $369,590 to national nonprofit Wreaths Across America. The Wreaths Across…
Internationally known DeWitt artist’s work comes to Figge
An eastern Iowa artist will have her first solo museum exhibition when “Veiled: The Art…
Genesis nurse recognized among ‘Great Iowa Nurses’
Lori Crane, a nurse with Genesis Health System, is among the 78 nurses recognized as…
