QCBJ News Staff's stories

Supporters help Build a Dream for future Habitat families
While raising more than $75,000 to turn dreams of homeownership into reality, Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities also honored one of its own for her longtime leadership of the Davenport-based nonprofit. More than 300 Quad Citians gathered Friday night, Oct.…
New retail center to bring Burn Boot Camp, Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Russell Development announced Wednesday, June 11, that construction has begun on a new 10,000-square-foot retail…

Mel Foster agents win honors
Twelve agents with Mel Foster Co. have been recognized among America’s Best Real Estate Professionals…

$500,000 grant aims to boost QC ‘boots-on-the-ground’ nonprofits
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson is partnering with the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) on…

Patriot Riverfest will be in LeClaire Saturday
LECLAIRE – The Patriot Riverfest celebration will be held in this community on Saturday, June…

TOAST Tribute to Bread plays the Adler Sept. 25
TOAST, the No. 1 tribute band to the 1970s band Bread, will perform at the…

Donate your musical instruments at Live at 5 event
If you’re looking to declutter, consider donating musical instruments to Common Chord’s Let’s Band Together…

John Deere cotton picker is 2025’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
John Deere’s high-tech CP770 cotton picker has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Coolest…

Fowler commits to 2025 John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler has committed to compete in this year’s John Deere Classic, scheduled for July…

Rock Island Library Foundation hosts fundraiser Thursday
The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will host its annual Food for Thought fundraiser…

More info released on new Bubba’s 33
A new restaurant affiliated with Texas Roadhouse is scheduled to open in Davenport. But that…

RI artist Gustafson selected for Bettendorf mural project
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) has selected local artist William Gustafson of Rock Island to…

EICC, St. Ambrose announce partnership for nursing program
A new partnership between St. Ambrose University (SAU) and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is…

EICC faculty, staff leaders chosen for 2025 Emeritus Awards
Three Eastern Iowa Community Colleges retirees have been selected by their EICC colleagues as 2025…

Intro to Chinese medicine workshop set
An education workshop on the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is set for 5:30…

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Vibrant Arena Sept. 19
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats South of Here Tour will perform at Vibrant Arena…





