QCBJ News Staff's stories
Safer Sacks fundraiser marks 21st year alongside foundation’s 50th anniversary
Safer Foundation’s annual Safer Sacks fundraiser is set to return April 23, coinciding with the organization’s 50th anniversary of providing reentry services in the Quad Cities. Now in its 21st year, the event asks businesses and community members to purchase…
Shriners convention headed for QC
Visit Quad Cities announced the Central States Shrine Association has chosen the Quad Cities as…
Quad Cities Community Foundation awards $522K in scholarships
The Quad Cities Community Foundation recently announced the recipients of $522,400 in scholarship awards. Made…
Some Lee-owned newspapers to cut print editions to three per week
At least eight daily newspapers owned by Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises recently announced they will…
Apprenticeship programs get $3.5M from state
Iowa Workforce Development this week announced $3.47 million in new funding designated to create or…
HNI reports $1.6 million in net income in 1Q
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Workplace-furnishings maker HNI Corp. saw its stock jump more than 10% after…
Girl Scouts’ local council honored by Urban Tree Council
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (GSEIWI) recently was named Outstanding Youth Program…
Dementia expert to give presentation May 16
One of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research Elaine Eshbaugh will discuss living with or…
Coffee Talk focuses on workplace mental health, wellness policies
CLINTON, Iowa — The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), in conjunction with Speak Out Against…
Women Lead Change to host virtual speaker series
Women Lead Change (WLC) will host the Advocates & Allies Virtual Speaker Series in May…
Inaugural BHC event raises $43k+ for scholarships, grants
The inaugural Black & Gold Celebration recently raised more than $43,000 for the Black Hawk…
Grow Clinton official will be at National Job Quality Academy
The Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board was one of 16 teams across the nation selected…
Great Western Supply named Member of The Year by Pro-Link
Great Western Supply Co., of Davenport and Burlington, Iowa, has been named Member of the…
Reynolds announces $1.5M in grants to grow work-based learning
Quad Cities employers, educators and workforce organizations can apply for a new State of Iowa…
$361K grant could expand therapy at Augustana College clinic
Augustana College will receive a $361,276 federal grant to study expanding therapy for those with…
Volunteers sought for Stamp Out Hunger on May 13
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is joining forces with River Bend Food Bank…
