QCBJ News Staff's stories
First Central Bank’s grilling events raise $22,755 last year
First Central State Bank’s Grilling For Charity fundraising events collected a total of $22,755 last year from four cookouts at the bank’s eastern Iowa locations. Community support makes it possible for us to give back through these events that strengthen…
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser slated for Saturday
A fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is set for Saturday, Oct. 22,…
QC trio inducted into AFL-CIO Hall of Fame
Three top Quad Cities leaders were honored for their contributions to labor at the 31st…
Rock Island extends SSA public hearing to seek more input
To ensure that more property owners are aware of a public hearing on the establishment…
Honkamp to acquire Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs
Honkamp, P.C., a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group with an office in…
LeClaire’s new Root 67 stores celebrate tonight
Businesses are opening in the new Root 67 development on the north end of downtown…
Record donation will help QC Girl Scouts ‘change the world’
Girl Scouts throughout the Quad Cities region will benefit from a $1.4 million share of…
One Human Family stands up with billboard campaign
Those traveling the Iowa Quad-Cities will be encouraged to stand up for human rights thanks…
Billiards tournament returns to Quad Cities with record registration
The Iowa American CueSports Alliance (ACS) State Billiards Championships continues to bring in a record…
Support Jackie Celske’s ‘Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary’ attempt on Oct. 22
For months, the Quad Cities community has been working to help Jackie Celske – “devoted…
GROWTH’s Shimer College project takes two steps forward
The redevelopment of the old Shimer College in Mount Carroll, Illinois, by Rock Island-based Economic…
Community survey on Davenport school district sizing coming soon
The Davenport Community School District (DCSD) is continuing a community-based facilities planning process by reaching…
New master plan for Nahant Marsh being unveiled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and Nahant Marsh Education Center, Davenport,…
Black Hawk College students eligible for $20K in aid to attend St. Ambrose
Current Black Hawk College students will be eligible for a combined $20,000 in scholarships if…
GROW Clinton donates $7,500 to Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland is partnering with Grow Clinton to provide JA learning…
New Clinton Career Advancement Center to host grand opening
CLINTON, Iowa – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will celebrate the completion of the new…