QCBJ News Staff's stories
Botanical Center announces houseplant-themed events
The Quad City Botanical Center will host a series of houseplant-themed fundraising events in September, aimed at connecting plant enthusiasts with their local botanical garden community. Proceeds from all events will support the education department and future exhibits. Plant Parent…
WIU will receive $840K Illinois grant for social-emotional learning
Western Illinois University (WIU) is set to receive $840,211 in funding for academic and social-emotional…
Project SEARCH is Hand in Hand’s 2023 Happy Joe Whitty Award
Project SEARCH, a program created by UnityPoint Health – Trinity for people with disabilities, received…
Rock Island recruiting police officers
The Rock Island Police Department is accepting applications for the position of police officer. To…
Deere repeats as No. 1 most admired construction, farm machinery company
For the sixth straight year, John Deere is listed as No. 1 in the Construction…
Rayapati to deliver Moline’s State of the City address on Feb. 27
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati will deliver her second State of the City address on Monday,…
River Bend Food Bank to host Women Fighting Hunger event
River Bend Food Bank will present its 3rd Annual Women Fighting Hunger event on Thursday,…
Bettendorf Rotary donates $35K to advance nonprofits’ missions
Checks totaling $35,000 were handed out to 17 area organizations Wednesday, Feb. 8, by the…
Metronet project ‘on track’ in Moline
A high-speed fiber optic internet service provided by Metronet is “on track” and should be…
Performance coach to headline WLC virtual workshop
Women Lead Change (WLC) will host the virtual workshop “Re-Think Recovery: Creating a Shift in…
Bettendorf State of City Address is Feb. 22
The Bettendorf State of the City Address will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at…
Young adult hiring fair will be help Feb. 21
Teens and young adults looking for a job may find their next employer at the…
Connect for a Cause Nominations
Jump to the nomination form The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is taking the next…
How to help celebrate Coolest Things Made in Illinois QC
What is the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois? The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) seeks to…
Women and Heart Disease series focuses on signs, symptoms
The latest Heart to Heart Community Education Series focused on women’s health, “Women and Heart…
RI water department wins water tasting competition
The City of Rock Island Water Department has won the Illinois Section American Water Works…
