QCBJ News Staff's stories
Botanical Center announces houseplant-themed events
The Quad City Botanical Center will host a series of houseplant-themed fundraising events in September, aimed at connecting plant enthusiasts with their local botanical garden community. Proceeds from all events will support the education department and future exhibits. Plant Parent…
Black Hawk financial aid pros assist at FAFSA Completion Nights
Let Black Hawk College’s financial aid professionals assist you in completing your 2025-2026 Free Application…
Rock Island library invites you to stock up on winter reading
Cold weather is the perfect time to cozy up with a book, and the Rock…
Life Breads Bakery closes storefront
Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery has permanently closed its storefront business at 1509 Harrison St., Davenport.…
United Way’s free tax assistance locations open Feb. 1
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) now is accepting appointments for its annual free tax assistance…
Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations
State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is the new chair of the Illinois Senate Committee…
Nominations open for Clinton Hometown’s Walk of Fame
CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Hometown Pride is seeking nominations for inductees into its fifth annual…
Honkamp announces three new principals
Honkamp, P.C. has announced the addition of three new principals to the Iowa-based firm, including…
River Bandits announce coaching staff, new manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced their…
August retires as president of Liberty Pattern Co.
NEW LIBERTY, Iowa – Gary August, the longtime general manager and president of the Liberty…
Bettendorf Library launches new mobile app
The Bettendorf Public Library is launching a new mobile app to provide patrons access to…
Bettendorf celebrates the season with Winter Carnival
Catch a case of cabin fever? Bettendorf has the cure and invites the community to…
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation to grant $2M to nonprofits
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary…
Help the QCBJ celebrate the region’s Women of Influence
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal now is accepting nominations for our 2025 Women of…
Bob’s Discount Furniture set to open in Davenport
Bob’s Discount Furniture will soon open a new showroom in Davenport marking its second Iowa…
$25M DOT grant to help bring ag terminal project to Galesburg
GALESBURG, Illinois – City leaders are celebrating a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…
