QCBJ News Staff's stories

Baxter named MercyOne’s new president, CEO
Robert Baxter, a longtime healthcare executive, has been named as the new president and CEO of MercyOne after a nationwide search. The Iowa-based MercyOne announced his appointment in a news release Wednesday, May 20. He will begin his new duties…
HNI donates 30 acres for Muscatine housing development
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The city’s efforts to develop much-needed housing for its residents got a…

Blackhawk Bank announces new strategic leadership plan
MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust has adopted a new long-term strategic plan for its…

Bettendorf Rotary’s Blanket Drive begins Friday
The Rotary Club of Bettendorf is launching its fifth annual Rotary Blanket Drive in the…

Empowering Abilities awards its first Debra Lindbom scholarship
Dawn Wilcox, a longtime Empowering Abilities team member, is the first recipient of the newly…

ABI: Iowa Business Leaders Redefine Retirement: From Full Stop to Gradual Transition
Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 – according to the Georgetown University…

QCAR to reveal Accessory Dwelling Unit design winners
The Quad City Area Realtors (QCAR) will announce the winners of its ADU Design Contest…

Royal Neighbors earns 9th Great Place to Work certification
For the ninth time in a row, Royal Neighbors of America has received a Great…

Right at Home eyes QC market to expand its in-home care services
Right at Home, the industry-leading in-home care franchise with more than 750 locations, announced it…

Lead(h)er ignites change, honors women at Fuel the Fire Gala
Lead(h)er celebrated its ninth year of providing free mentorship for Quad Cities women at the…

EICC offers courses for coaches, substitute teachers
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering Iowa Coaching Authorization and Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization…

World Ballet Company to bring “Cinderella” to Adler
The World Ballet Company will bring its national tour of “Cinderella” to Davenport’s Adler Theatre…

Augustana UMC seeks partners for regional problem solving
Augustana College’s Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) is inviting applications for community partnerships through its Augustana…

Filmmakers Race Against the Clock in Putnam’s 48-Hour Film Challenge
The Putnam Museum and Science Center hosted its second annual 48-Hour Film Challenge this past…

UnityPoint, Gilda’s Pink Party raising breast cancer awareness for Black Women
UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club…

Frankly Speaking About Cancer workshop set for Oct. 24 in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club will host…





