QCBJ News Staff's stories
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 $10,000 for the holiday toy distribution program. The Davenport company initially raised $5,000 through donations from staff and the community. The owners of O’Rourke Sales…
Four finalists vie for downtown Bettendorf mural
Four finalists have been selected for a collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization…
US trust grants provide help to preserve historic small restaurants
America’s small and independent restaurants looking to preserve their histories while celebrating their cuisines are…
Teen philanthropy group awards $37,000+ to QC nonprofits
A group of local teenagers has granted $37,500 to 12 nonprofits in the Quad Cities…
RDA Board awards $1.9M in grants
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board has announced the recipients of its Spring 2025 grants.…
QC Craft Beer Week is May 23-30
The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft beer scene during…
IMEG among six Illinois engineering projects earning national recognition
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) will honor six Illinois infrastructure…
New small otter species arrives at Rock Island County’s Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo has introduced a new animal species: Asian small-clawed otters, the world’s smallest otter…
Adler Theatre announces 2025-2026 Broadway season
The Adler Theatre on Monday, May 19, announced the lineup for its 2025-2026 Broadway at…
Augustana holds graduation Saturday at Vibrant Arena
Augustana College will hold its 165th commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the…
UPDATED: Amazon expanding in QC; more jobs in works
Amazon has started to build a second facility in Davenport. That facility will be a…
Ingram to be Bethany for Children & Families new president/CEO
An experienced leader in the nonprofit and social services sectors has been chosen as the…
Clinton’s Lincolnway attracts new business, development
CLINTON, Iowa – The Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park in this community continues to…
Hilltop, SBDC partner on small business workshops
Davenport’s Hilltop Campus Village and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to offer…
Former MSA leader honored with lifetime achievement award
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) recently awarded MSA Professional Services,…
Help decorate National Cemetery for Memorial Day
Volunteers are needed to place U.S. flags at the headstones of fallen service members at…
