QCBJ News Staff's stories

Royal Neighbors earns 9th Great Place to Work certification
For the ninth time in a row, Royal Neighbors of America has received a Great Place to Work certification from a global authority on workplace culture that uses the certification to help recognize the nation’s top employers. The prestigious certification…
$7.2 million bill would create innovation center at WIU-QC
Illinois state Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring a bill that would bring $7.2…

Farm Rescue milestone year brings rebrand, new website
As Farm Rescue, a Midwestern nonprofit that helps farmers in crisis, marks its 20th anniversary…
1099-G tax forms available for claimants
1099-G tax forms are now available for those who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2024,…

EICC named one of the best higher ed websites
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been named one of the Best Higher Ed Websites…

Weitz marks 170 years in construction business
The Weitz Company, one of the oldest architectural/engineering/construction firms in the United States, is celebrating…

Tap into fun, new brew at CASI’s Blarney Bash revival
The Center for Active Seniors is urging Quad Citians to celebrate the return of its…

Western’s HRM program ranked #19 for affordability
Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management (HRM) has been recognized…

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…





