QCBJ News Staff's stories
Get rid of your old batteries safely
National Battery Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18, and the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) is reminding residents about the importance of safely disposing of batteries to prevent environmental harm and fire hazards. Lithium and rechargeable batteries, which contain…
EICCD chancellor search reopened, public forums moved
The Eastern Iowa Community Colleges District (EICCD) Board voted to delay interviewing finalists for chancellor…
Rotary Club of North Scott to award $45k in grants
The Rotary Club of North Scott will distribute a record $45,000 in grant awards to…
IowaWORKS to host employer workshop, job fairs in Quad Cities
Employers and human resources professionals are invited to learn more about recent changes to the…
Ex-Pabst CEO, Rock Island grad tabbed to lead Group O
Group O announced Thursday, March 31, that Kevin Kotecki, former CEO and president of Pabst…
Grants to help vet-owned businesses
Veteran-owned tech startup businesses could get help from a grant program. VetBiz, the Veterans’ Business…
QCR Holdings named Top 50 Community Bank
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT), has been…
$55,500 grant to help QC Hispanic chamber foster innovation
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) is boosting its Multicultural Speaker Series…
Deadline nears for unclaimed 2018 federal income tax refunds
More than $68 million in unclaimed income tax refunds may be waiting for tens of…
WIU launching bachelor’s-to-master’s-degree program
Western Illinois University officials say the school needs to change as the world becomes more…
Black Hawk College holds career fair Thursday
Black Hawk College will host its 2022 Career Fair on Thursday, March 31, at its…
Rock Island gets $50,000 grant to help park
Rock Island is one of the 25 communities to be awarded Hometown Grants to help…
Jersey Mike’s to help Special Olympians
The Jersey Mike’s restaurant at 2124 Kimberly Road, Davenport, will donate 100% of sales made…
Nonprofits face April 22 deadline for Moline Foundation grants
Applications are being accepted through April 22 for The Moline Foundation’s Spring 2022 grants to…
Consulting firm hired to search for new QC Chamber leader
Jorgenson Consulting has been hired to assist the Quad Cities Chamber in finding its next…
Restaurant workers honored during QC Restaurant Week events
Several area restaurant workers have been honored for their role in the hospitality industry as…