QCBJ News Staff's stories
Make-A-Wish Illinois names Casey Marsh CEO
Make-A-Wish Illinois has appointed Casey Marsh as its new chief executive officer, effective Monday, March 16, the nonprofit announced. Ms. Marsh will succeed Stephanie Springs, who is retiring after 20 years of leadership. She will lead the organization in its…
Downtown Muscatine Holiday Open House is Sunday
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Downtown Muscatine Holiday Open House is set for noon to 4…
Beth Clark named QCBJ associate publisher
Beth Clark, a veteran media executive and nonprofit leader, is joining the Quad Cities Regional…
LULAC receives donation from ‘Copa Wednesday’ fundraiser
Group O, headquartered in Milan and one the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned businesses, announced that LULAC…
Augustana alum competing for CNN Hero of the Year
When this year’s Top 10 CNN Heroes are featured on the network Sunday, Dec. 11,…
Illinois posts historic drop in ongoing jobless claims
For the last six months, ongoing Illinois unemployment insurance claims have fallen to historically low…
Grow Clinton launches Career Access Program
CLINTON, Iowa – The Grow Clinton organization has launched a program that connects students and…
Junkin’ Market Days coming to Davenport
A shopping event filled with unique goods made by Quad Cities area vendors is coming…
Genesis Remembrance Tree to honor memory of loved ones
A tree-lighting ceremony is set for the Genesis Remembrance Tree, which has become an annual…
Public comments sought on plan for Lower Pool 13 Habitat
CLINTON, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and its Upper…
‘Snow Road-eo’ set in Rock Island
The Rock Island Public Works Department is getting ready for the snow. A special training…
WIU students work to eliminate water shortage
Western Illinois University environmental scientists have been working to help stakeholders better understand renewed proposals…
Veterans Day meals and deals in the Quad Cities
Free meals. Free haircuts. Free cups of coffee. Free fudge cake. Those are some of…
Full development staff working to grow Rock Island
With its new planning and zoning manager in place, the City of Rock Island’s Economic…
Augustana helps Rocky Resource Room
Augustana College is helping a Rock Island High School project to help its students with…
Spring registration begins at EICC
It’s time for students to get ready for the spring 2023 session of classes. Registration…