QCBJ News Staff's stories
West End Revitalization hosting Centennial Bridge discussion
The West End Revitalization (WER) initiative in Rock Island is inviting the community to a discussion focusing on the future of the Centennial Bridge corridor and its potential impacts on the west end neighborhood. As the Illinois Department of Transportation…
WIU trustees authorize sale of Moline campus Building C
By Kenda Burrows and Jennifer DeWitt One of Western Illinois University’s buildings on its Moline…
HNI, Steelcase unite into a single company
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced Wednesday, Dec. 10, it has completed its acquisition of…
River Valley wins 2025 Retailer of the Year Award
River Valley Cooperative brought home the 2025 Retailer of the Year Award from the Agricultural…
Barry Bagels is expanding into Iowa
Barry Bagels, the iconic Midwest bagel and deli brand known for its boiled-and-baked bagels and…
O’Rourke Sales Co. raises $10,000 for Toys for Tots
O’Rourke Sales Company announced a successful Toys for Tots fundraising drive, collecting a total of…
Moline to offer Meals for the Holidays Program
The City of Moline is offering a second round of support for income-qualified residents through…
WIU Giving Tuesday campaign breaks record
Western Illinois University announced it raised a record-breaking $135,800 from 476 donors during its GivingTuesday…
Empowering Abilities announces Hall of Fame inductees
Empowering Abilities has announced three new inductees for its Hall of Fame, which honors them…
Cargill CEO Sikes joins Deere & Co. Board of Directors
Moline-based John Deere has added Brian Sikes, board chair and CEO of Cargill, to the…
MercyOne Genesis launches Walk-In Orthopedics Care
MercyOne Genesis is expanding orthopedic services with the launch of Walk-In Orthopedics Care at MercyOne…
Lincoln-Irving being renamed Robert Ontiveros Elementary School
A Moline elementary school that will soon undergo an expansion project is being renamed after…
SBA extends small business award nominations to Dec. 22
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards…
Moline Kiwanis gives $2,109 to five local charities
The Moline Kiwanis Club has announced the distribution of $2,109 in charitable funds for 2025…
WQPT to air locally produced documentary
WQPT PBS will air the locally produced documentary, “I AM disABLEd,” on Sunday, Dec. 14,…
QCBJ’s Most Influential Leaders 2025
Here is the complete list of the QCBJ’s Most Influential for 2025. Dave Herrell, President…
