QCBJ News Staff's stories
Brissman Foundation awards $160k to 36 nonprofits serving Milan
The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation recently awarded more than $161,000 to three dozen nonprofits that supports the quality of life in the Village of Milan. The Brissman Foundation, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, announced…
NRC renews Constellation’s licenses for Clinton and Dresden
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved license renewals for two of Constellation’s Illinois nuclear…
Mendenhall honored again for early childhood care
It’s been a banner year for Marcy Mendenhall with the latest accolade honoring SAL Community…
Bears, QC foundation give $50,000 to feed QC hungry
River Bend Food Bank is feeding hungry Quad Citians with the help of a $25,000…
UnityPoint Health names Jenni Friedly as next COO
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has selected Jenni Friedly as its new chief…
Disability awareness coalition helps combat food insecurity
People with disabilities across the Quad Cities recently united through the Quad City Disability Awareness…
Gilda’s Club sees surge in demand as Iowa cancer rates rise
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is calling for community donations…
Illinois unemployment steady in September, IDES said
Illinois’ September jobs remained nearly unchanged over August, while year-over-year growth continued with the state…
Davenport wine cellar, Clinton salon awarded SBA loans
A beauty salon in Clinton, Iowa, and the Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar in…
River Bend extends scheduled holiday food pantry hours
River Bend Food Bank has adjusted its holiday schedule for its food pantries at NorthPark…
T-Mobile Awards $50,000 grant to Moline Parks and Recreation for new soccer mini-pitch
T-Mobile recently announced that Moline Parks and Recreation is a recipient of a $50,000 Hometown…
Veteran with small business roots leads Iowa SBA office
Ryan Lincoln was announced this week as the new administrator of the U.S. Small Business…
Dahlstrom’s ‘Tractor Wars’ honored by Illinois Reads
A book that looks at the 20-year business battle to develop and introduce the tractor…
MSA Professional Services acquires Florida MEP firm
Midwest-based MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA), a 100% employee-owned professional services firm with offices in…
Graham Health commits $500K to Carl Sandburg science center
GALESBURG, Illinois — Carl Sandburg College has announced the naming of the Graham Health System…
Nestle Purina to donate $30,000 to N. Scott education center
Nestle Purina Davenport and Clinton will donate $30,000 to help support the Regional Innovation Center’s…
