QCBJ News Staff's stories
Quad City MedForce lands Illinois state aviation award
The Quad City MedForce – the region’s emergency helicopter service based in Colona – has received a top honor from the Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT). The emergency services provider recently was named the 2025 Heliport of the Year through…
Davenport Fire Chief announces retirement
Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten has announced his intention to retire from his position with…
Davenport, QC are for sweetheart homeowners, study shows
The folks at Mortgage Research Center (MRC) are sharing some love for the Quad Cities…
East Moline to vote on ‘Home Rule’ on April 1
East Moline voters will decide soon if the city will be governed by “Home Rule”…
Grow Clinton to host legislative coffees on Saturday
CAMANCHE, IOWA – Grow Clinton is hosting a legislative coffee session Saturday, Feb. 15, at…
WIU’s Wheeler earns Employee of the Month honor
Western Illinois University academic advisor Kenny Wheeler, who works on the Quad Cities campus, has…
ImpactLife seeking help after snow storm cancels 350+ donations
Concern over canceled blood drives and missed appointments for blood donation is growing as a…
McNeil promoted River Bandit’s new GM
The Quad Cities River Bandits, High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, announced a change…
Four Iowa QC businesses capture $925k in SBA loans in January
Three Scott County businesses and a Clinton County business received a total of $925,500 in…
UScellular invested $67.6M in its Iowa network in 2024
Wireless carrier UScellular invested nearly $63.5 million in its Iowa network during 2024 to provide…
IEDA awards $107,000 in historic grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded $93,846 in Certified Local Government (CLG) grants…
American Cruise ships to visit the QC this summer
American Cruise Lines has announced its cruising lineup on the Mississippi River this year including…
ActionCoach hosts Business and Brews on Feb. 25
ActionCoach Business Coaching will host a Business and Brews educational event from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday,…
Alice Cooper’s ‘Too Close for Comfort Tour’ coming to Moline
Alice Cooper is bringing his “Too Close for Comfort Tour” to the Vibrant Arena at…
Empowering Abilities announces leadership updates to strengthen mission and growth
Empowering Abilities, a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving independence and…
IIIF Foundation for Fair Contracting announces 2024 awards
The Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC) will present its annual construction…
