QCBJ News Staff's stories
Russell, AFSP Iowa create Construction Hike for Hope
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Iowa Chapter is partnering with Davenport-based Russell to launch the first annual Construction Hike for Hope on Saturday, June 6, in Bettendorf. The Construction Hike for Hope is a community event designed to…
Clinton County Conservation Foundation banquet returns
CAMANCHE, Iowa – After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Clinton County Conservation Foundation’s annual…
QC Chamber seeks leaders to join new DEI councils
The Quad Cities Chamber is urging business owners and leaders to join its Minority Business…
In the Works: October 2022 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Deere, Iowa State University partner on sustainable solutions
John Deere announced today, Wednesday, Oct. 26, it is partnering with Iowa State University (ISU)…
Five Quad Cities projects win Iowa grayfield tax credits
More than $18.5 million in grayfield and brownfield tax credits were awarded to 31 Iowa…
Tapestry Farms hosts open house on Thursday
Tapestry Farms will have an open house to celebrate its new office space – called…
Illinois’ September jobless rate steady, payroll grows
Illinois’ unemployment rate remained at 4.5% for the month of September while payroll increased by…
HNI reports $598.8M in Q3 earnings despite ongoing challenges
Third quarter sales for HNI Corporation reached $598.8 million and net income totaled $61.3 million…
Ascentra, Visa partnership gives $100K for QC foundations
Quad Citians in need will benefit from a collective $100,000 in gifts through a partnership…
FOL-DA-TANK acquires EVAC Systems
FOL-DA-TANK – a Milan, Illinois, company that makes portable water tanks – recently acquired EVAC…
RILCO Safety Supply opens in Bettendorf
A new safety supply store has opened in Bettendorf and it shows that the “entrepreneurial…
Mississippi River conference brings new voices to table
The 16th annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) wrapped up a “fabulous” two-day event Thursday,…
St. Ambrose offers Iowa high school grads tuition-free scholarship
As part of a strategic effort to eliminate cost barriers to higher education, Iowa high…
Project NOW director to headline multicultural event
The Rev. Dwight Ford, executive director of Project NOW, is set to be the speaker…
East Moline Halloween events set for Oct. 21
East Moline will celebrate Halloween with a parade and other events in downtown from 4:30-7…