QCBJ News Staff's stories

Rock the Block homes Habitat for Humanity

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…

Moline Regional Community Foundation grant Mockmore Scholarship

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…

common chord musicians for nutrition

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…

EICC Emeritus Awards

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…

Vibrant Arena Rateliff Night Sweats