QCBJ News Staff's stories
MercyOne reports 8,592 births, girls outnumber boys
MercyOne Birth Centers across Iowa and Illinois welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025, with girls slightly outnumbering boys. The health system reported 4,321 girls, 4,271 boys, and 133 sets of twins born system-wide. Locally, the MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center’s Birth…
LeClaire gets ready for last-minute shoppers
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Businesses in this community are getting ready for last-minute shoppers during the…
Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1
A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…
Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that…
QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season
The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…
Grow QC; Alternating Currents win RDA & Bechtel grants
Grow Quad Cities has received grants from the Bechtel Trusts of $100,000 per year to…
ABI’s 2025 Ten Leaders to Know
This month’s Business Monthly highlights something at the core of ABI’s mission: leadership. Our “10…
Orion Technical College approved for new online programs
Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding…
EICC honored for excellence in education
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) was recently honored by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple…
Twin State Technical wins 2025 W3 Awards for local projects
Twin State Technical Services has been honored with two international digital excellence awards for websites…
UnityPoint Health names new chief medical officer
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Peter George as its new…
Quad City Area Realtors announce annual awards
The Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) recently celebrated its members and their leadership in the…
Knox College names Jones new CFO
GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief…
Project NOW to host memorial service Friday
Project NOW and Christian Care will host its annual memorial service Friday morning, commemorating those…
St. Ambrose names new leadership team
St. Ambrose University announced the addition of four senior leaders and an expanded role for…
ORA, UnityPoint Health-Trinity announce exclusive partnership
ORA Orthopedics and UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals have announced an exclusive partnership deal, effective…
