QCBJ News Staff's stories

WIU Giving Tuesday campaign breaks record
Western Illinois University announced it raised a record-breaking $135,800 from 476 donors during its GivingTuesday campaign on Dec. 2, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth for the fundraiser. The total represents a 42% increase from the previous year’s record…
Atkins, VanHecke take helm of Tri-City, Illowa councils
Two Quad Cities organizations tasked with advancing and promoting quality trade union construction across the…

Deere reports 2Q net income of $1.804B
Shares of Deere & Co. stock rose this morning after the Moline-based equipment maker announced…

YMCA Water Park at The Landing ready to open
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, families in the Quad Cities area will have a new, state-of-the-art…

Chamber’s InternQC aims to attract young talent
InternQC, a Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce program, is designed to connect summer interns with…

EICC offers ultrasonic nondestructive training
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer a 40-hour Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing (NDT) course June…

Davenport Schools Foundation awards $106,300 in scholarships
The Davenport Schools Foundation has awarded $106,300 in scholarships to 58 graduating seniors in the…

Thunder Bay in Davenport closes its doors
A popular and longtime Quad Cities restaurant has permanently closed. Thunder Bay Grille at 6511…

QCR, Quad City Bank to break ground on new headquarters
Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc. (QCRH), will…

MSA climbs to No. 288 on ENR Top 500
MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) has been ranked No. 288 on the Engineering News-Record (ENR)…

Rock Island riverfront hosting Spring Market Fest on May 18
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department will present the second annual Revive Rock Island:…

EICC offers courses for substitute teachers, coaches
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering courses to help participants become authorized substitute teachers…

Food drive honors Dr. King’s legacy, supports community
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area – in partnership with the Quad Cities Disabilities…

St. Ambrose spring commencement is Saturday
St. Ambrose University in Davenport will hold its 2025 spring commencement ceremony for undergraduate and…

American Bank & Trust announces leadership transition
American Bank & Trust will soon have a new president and CEO. Jeff Rose recently…

N.C. structural engineer Lynch Mykins joins IMEG
Lynch Mykins, a nationally recognized structural engineering and special inspections firm, has joined IMEG, the…





