QCBJ News Staff's stories
Riverine Walk program digs into Tapestry Farms
River Action will host a Riverine Walk on Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring Tapestry Farms, focusing on regenerative farming practices. The event, part of River Action’s Explore the River Series, will highlight sustainable methods for building soil health and feeding the…
Visit Quad Cities geared up to grow tourism in region
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and Visit Quad Cities is using it to renew…
Arconic, United Steelworkers contract talks continue
Contract talks between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Arconic continue on a “slow” pace this…
Muscatine undergoes downtown assessment
MUSCATINE, Iowa – This river city is undergoing a downtown assessment this week with a…
Ascentra Foundation gives $50K to aid River Bend Food Bank
The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation, the philanthropic branch of Ascentra Credit Union, has contributed $50,000…
Bettendorf Farmer’s Market relocates
The Farmer’s Market in Bettendorf is relocating from downtown to the parking lot at Faye’s…
UScellular extends free calls to Ukraine
To help customers who need to connect with family, friends and loved ones, UScellular announced…
Boy Scouts’ Illowa Council celebrates Eagle scouts, supporters
The Illowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recently honored its new class…
UnityPoint Health named among 150 Top Places
UnityPoint Health is one of the nation’s top places to work for healthcare employees, according…
‘All Things IT’ event set at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is opening its doors to the public for the “All Things…
Moline hires 2 new directors
Moline has hired a new community and economic development director and a new director of…
Davenport Citibus to offer free transit on Monday
Davenport CitiBus Transit announced it is offering free bus rides on Monday, May 2, to…
HNI Corp. reports improved 1Q sales
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corp. announced first quarter sales of $572.3 million – an increase…
Reports: Lee Enterprises cuts jobs across nation after hedge fund fight
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has cut numerous jobs at its newspapers across the country…
Davenport police chief to retire; search for new chief to start soon
Davenport soon will be looking for a new police chief. That’s because Police Chief Paul…
Crane & Pelican, LeClaire, wins at ‘Oscars of Iowa restaurants’
A LeClaire business recently received a top hospitality award from the Iowa Tourism Office. The…