QCBJ News Staff's stories
Nominations sought for historic Iowa Women of Achievement
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards, which are designed to recognize the contributions of historical Iowa women on their homestate and beyond. The annual award honors Iowa women who made outstanding and lasting contributions…
Nation’s small businesses invited to join SBA ‘Freedom 250’ pledge
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting small business owners nationwide to join in…
Youth will be served at upcoming John Deere Classic
The upcoming John Deere Classic golf tournament will feature the next generation of outstanding young…
Grow QC report: Inflation slows consumer spending
In its latest market report, Grow Quad Cities said that consumer spending nationally had its…
Choose Iowa Farm Crawl spotlights state’s agriculture industry
The Choose Iowa Farm Crawl will return for a second year this month showcasing the…
Iowa’s housing market sees rising momentum
Iowa’s housing market saw a rise in momentum throughout May, fueled by increased inventory and…
Quad Cities Chamber seeks business award nominations for 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce now is accepting nominations for its annual business awards…
Davenport Junior Theatre names Jessica Sheridan as artistic director
Davenport Junior Theatre, Inc. has appointed Jessica Sheridan as its new managing artistic director, the…
News Guild demanding fair contract from Lee Enterprises
Journalists at two Wisconsin newspapers owned by Davenport-based Lee Enterprises are demanding fair pay as…
Griffin, Poston join lineup for 2026 John Deere Classic
Two of the world’s Top 40 golfers have become the latest PGA Tour pros to…
CCDA opens up grant application period
The Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) has announced that grant applications for the 2026 Fall…
SBA backs pair of Iowa Quad Cities business loans in May
Two Quad Cities businesses were among the 29 Iowa companies in May whose loans were…
Signarama owner receives ABI Chair’s Unity Award
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) honored Kathy Evert,…
American Trailer & Storage’ reach grows across Iowa including Davenport
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S), a leading Midwest provider of mobile storage containers, semi-trailers, and…
Doors open at Blackhawk Bank & Trust’s expanded Valley Center
Just a year after launching a major rebuilding project, Blackhawk Bank & Trust reopened its…
Ollie’s opening store at Davenport’s Village Shopping Mall
Discount retailer Ollie’s will open its second Quad Cities location this week in Davenport, filling…
