QCBJ News Staff's stories
East Moline fire chief to retire on March 31
East Moline Fire Chief Robert DeFrance will retire from the position, effective Tuesday, March 31, after nearly three decades of leading the department, city officials announced in a news release today, Feb. 19. “Chief DeFrance’s dedication and leadership have left…
Success Fair to aid veterans in the workplace
The mission of an upcoming career fair is to connect military veterans with employers, resources…
Volunteers needed for Floatzilla
River Action is seeking volunteers to help out with the organization’s 13th annual Floatzilla in…
Scott Community College Library wins $5,000 grant
The Scott Community College (SCC) Library has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the State…
Receptions set for new EICC leader
Sonya Williams officially began her duties this week as the eighth chancellor of Eastern Iowa…
ARA adds to leadership team
The American Rental Association (ARA), headquartered in Moline, has announced that Erika Singleton has joined…
Antique Automobile Club show rolls into QC this week
More than 100 antique vehicles in pristine condition will be on display soon at the…
Video & Photos: I-74 Bridge wins quality of life, community development award
The unique, new Interstate 74 Bridge continues to pick up the hardware, including winning top…
Per Mar buys Wisconsin-based Dream System division
Per Mar Security Services, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest and headquartered…
Live music, comedy, art, film; find it all Alternating Currents
Live comedy and music, art-related events, and films await you at the fifth annual Alternating…
Arconic Foundation gives EICC $100K to promote advanced manufacturing
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation,…
Tamera Mowry-Housley to lead Women Lead Change conference
The Women Lead Change (WLC) Quad Cities Conference on Thursday, Oct. 6, will be headlined…
Cross-river tug to shut down Mississippi River for 35th year
The communities of LeClaire and Port Byron are gearing up for the 35th annual Tug…
Lee 3Q report: Digital revenue up, print down
Digital revenues continue to grow. Print revenues continue to fall. Those are the top messages…
Salvation Army, Walmart team up to Stuff the Bus
The Salvation Army and Quad Cities Walmarts are teaming up for the “Stuff the Bus”…
DBO: Projects, events make Bettendorf ‘thriving’ city
A series of business projects, celebrations and community improvements have helped make downtown Bettendorf a…
