QCBJ News Staff's stories
St. Ambrose approved for full membership in The Heart
The Heart of America Athletic Conference Council of Presidents unanimously approved St. Ambrose University for full membership on Friday, Feb. 13. The Davenport-based St. Ambrose will officially join the conference beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. The conference made the…
Grow Clinton hosts event to focus on employees’ mental health
CLINTON, IOWA – Grow Clinton will host a public meeting this week focusing on employees’…
Hafkemeyer will be new leader of Quad Cities Community Foundation
The Quad Cities Community Foundation will soon welcome a new leader. Sue Hafkemeyer will be…
Modern Woodmen of America getting new CEO, president
Modern Woodmen of America is getting a new president and CEO to replace W. Kenny…
African Painted Dog conservationist returns to the Quad Cities
COAL VALLEY – As part of the effort to bring African Painted Dogs to Niabi…
UnityPoint Health-Trinity honors cardiac rehab patients
UnityPoint Health-Trinity recently honored three patients who have overcome heart events and the cardiac rehab…
Unemployment rate drops 2% in the QC
The Quad Cities region is on an economic “positive trajectory” as the area’s unemployment rate…
$400,000 WIU-QC small business grant celebrated
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos delivered a symbolic $400,000 check to the Illinois Institute for Rural…
Cities promote Earth Day, Invest in Our Planet
Cities across the Quad Cities area are hosting a number of events this week to…
Tickets on sale for April 30 girlpARTS gala event
Tickets are on sale for the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative’s girlpARTs gala event planned for…
Future QC workers sign on for apprenticeships
Dozens of high school students from across the Quad Cities shined in the spotlight Wednesday,…
Rock Island Police accepting applications
The City of Rock Island Police Department is accepting applications for police officers. Visit here…
Ribbon cutting celebrates Pour Bros, Sears pedestrian bridge
The public is invited to celebrate a joint ribbon-cutting Friday, April 22, for Pour Bros.…
$100K challenge could double Women United program
A Quad Cities philanthropist has issued a $100,000 challenge to the region to help Women…
Ascentra Credit Union grabs 3 Diamond Awards
The Ascentra Credit Union marketing team has netted three Diamond Awards for achievement including one…
Gilda’s Club changes up annual run
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities has announced a new name, a new location and a new…
