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John Deere calls back another 27 employees in Dubuque
Another 27 employees laid off at John Deere Dubuque Works are being called back in March to support construction and forestry operations, the Moline-based manufacturer announced today, Feb. 19. John Deere also said it expects additional callbacks throughout the rest…
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities to get new leader
The leader of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities recently announced she will retire after 18…
Deere names Felecia Pryor senior VP and chief people officer
Deere & Co. has tabbed former BorgWarner Inc. and Ford Motor Co. executive Felecia Pryor…
Clinton plant part of multi-company acquisition deal
A Clinton, Iowa, plant is part of a multi-company acquisition deal. Scotia Investments Limited (SIL),…
Dykhuizen becomes first Moline assistant administrator
On Monday, Aug. 1, Barry Dykhuizen went to work as Moline’s first-ever assistant city administrator.…
Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival is Aug. 4-6
The 51st Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival is set for Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 4-6, at…
UnityPoint Health hiring event is Aug. 9
UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center and Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc (CADS)…
Local environmental projects get grant money
The Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies at the Quad Cities Community Foundation has…
In the Works: July 2022 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ is launching our new “In the Works” feature to spotlight new building construction,…
West Liberty gets $100K to reclaim condemned building
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – This community is getting a $100,000 grant to help turn a…
GIS Center helps Silvis with water pipe survey
A project to meet a statewide mandate to replace lead water pipes in homes is…
Quad Cities unemployment rate drops to 3.7%
Unemployment fell once again in the Quad Cities metropolitan region in June, dropping to 3.7%…
TapOnIt wins at 2022 IMA Summit Awards
TapOnIt was recently selected by the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) for this year’s Excellence in…
Margaret McCaffery to headline Gilda’s Champions of Hope
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Margaret McCaffery, a champion of families living with cancer, will be the…
QCBJ to host Fastest Growing Companies event
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will recognize its first Fastest Growing Companies honorees at…
MLK Center seeks parade participants, more for Family Fun Day
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island will host its 35th annual…