QCBJ News Staff's stories
Augustana announces new book about college’s history
Augustana College has announced the publication of “Called to Reckon: Replacing History and Reclaiming Mission at a Midwestern College.” The new book examines how the institution has grappled with its history, identity and responsibility over time. Released by Southern Illinois…
Tireless volunteers dominate Rock Island Citizen of the Year awards
A McDonald’s franchise owner, a judge, a Rock Island school teacher, and a number of tireless…
NAMIWalks rallies community for mental health support
It’s a new day for mental health in America as more people are speaking openly…
QC Community Foundation names Pilcher as board chair
Business owner and community leader Kent Pilcher has been named as the new chair of…
BBBS sends volunteers Over The Edge for kid’s sake
Dozens of brave volunteers will take to the rooftop of Hotel Blackhawk and rappel down…
Q&A: New Group O leader: ‘I thrive on change’
This has been a year of transition for Group O. After the death of company…
Illinois Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit set for Aug. 30
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) is hosting its annual regional summit on Tuesday, Aug. 30,…
Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute open for business
The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute – a joint venture between UnityPoint Health-Trinity and Encompass Health…
Shoe Sensation to relocate, open ‘megastore’ in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – National footwear retailer, Shoe Sensation Inc., recently announced it will move to…
Davenport financial advisor earns top Forbes recognition
Jim Houghton, a partner in Davenport’s Five Cities Financial, an office of Northwestern Mutual, was…
Safer Foundation leadership transitions in the Quad Cities
The non-profit Safer Foundation has finalized the leadership transition for its Quad Cities offices. In…
Roads closed for Moline 150
Beginning Aug. 24, River Drive in Moline will be closed between 12th and 15th streets…
Delta Airlines to cut air service between QCIA-Twin Cities
Delta Airlines will end its regional air service between the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA)…
Grow Clinton hires director of marketing, planning
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton, a non-profit tourism, economic, and community development organization serving the greater…
Heart education series set for Aug. 30
A Heart to Heart Community Education Series is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30,…
Illinois unemployment rate slips amid July job growth
Illinois’ statewide unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.4%, while nonfarm payrolls increased by…
