QCBJ News Staff's stories
Illinois manufacturers sought for IMA Makers Madness
Illinois manufacturers are invited to get into the spirit of the season as the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) tips off its 2026 “Makers Madness” contest. The annual bracket-style tournament is a celebration of products built across Illinois with the winning…
Iowa history museum rolls into Davenport for Red, White, and BOOM!
The State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum hits the road this month, packed with…
Oberhaus to leave chamber, no word on new president
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s interim CEO is leaving the organization this Friday, July…
Quad Cities jobless rate drop second largest in state
Unemployment in the Quad Cities region stood at 3.8% for May – down from the…
Modern Woodmen of America breaks Guinness record, supports mental health work
Modern Woodmen of America mixed business with pleasure as it hosted its 44th National Convention…
UnityPoint Health partners with Every Kick Counts to reduce stillbirths
Every Kick Counts is aimed at teaching expectant parents the importance of monitoring their babies’…
Rock Island Arsenal could see $85M manufacturing investment
The Rock Island Arsenal would receive $85 million for manufacturing investment under a U.S. defense…
Davenport Community School District wins teacher, paraeducator apprenticeship program
The Davenport Community School District (DCSD) has been awarded a $3.7 million competitive grant as…
Longtime Black Hawk Trustee Spivey wins statewide award
Steve Spivey of New Windsor, Illinois, a longtime member of the Black Hawk College Board…
LyondellBasell Clinton earns safety award
CLINTON, Iowa – The LyondellBasell Clinton Complex recently announced the company has been awarded the…
Clinton County Development grant applications open
Grant applications through the Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) for the Fall 2022 now are…
River Action wins funding for Explore the River
River Action’s 18th annual Explore the River Summer Education Series received a mini-grant award of…
IowaWORKS hosts career fair Monday
IowaWORKS is hosting “Opportunity Knocks Monday.” The weekly hiring event is held every Monday with…
Arquette chosen for new St. Ambrose communications VP post
Toby Arquette, a veteran educator, has been selected as St. Ambrose University’s first vice president…
Grow Clinton wins grant to re-certify Lincolnway business park
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton has received a grant for its work with the recertification…
Illinois to expand Family Bereavement Act benefits in 2023
Illinois businesses will soon be required to expand child bereavement leave to cover pregnancy loss,…