QCBJ News Staff's stories

Davenport hires Tim Gleason as interim city administrator
Tim Gleason was appointed as Davenport’s interim city administrator effective Nov. 3 at the Davenport City Council’s Thursday, Sept. 25, meeting. He will replace outgoing Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner for up to six months while the city searches for…
SCRA funds renovations at Camp Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – A Girls Scouts camp near here is getting a new look,…

Prairie State, Martin Tractor join Heritage Tractor family
Martin Tractor and Prairie State Tractor John Deere dealerships, including locations in the Quad Cities…

New grant to advance health care careers in Iowa
A new grant has been established to address Iowa’s need to grow its healthcare workforce…

Fareway raises $275K for Toys for Tots
Midwest grocer Fareway presented a $275,173.70 check Monday, Jan. 27, to the U.S. Marine Corps…

TBK Bank promotes Keegan to SVP, commercial banking exec
TBK Bank has announced the promotion of Tasha Keegan to senior vice president, regional commercial…

Bank of America offers customers free Figge admission
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general…

Davenport hires new chief financial officer
Basia Gerlach has been hired as chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Davenport.…

Moline mayor to deliver Feb. 3 State of the City Address
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Monday,…

Grow Clinton sponsors leadership development sessions
Grow Clinton is sponsoring a series on leadership development through the beginning of the new…

MJ LIVE: Michael Jackson Tribute heads to Adler April 7
“MJ LIVE – Michael Jackson Tribute Concert,” the World’s Most Authentic Tribute to Michael Jackson,…

Atlas Roofing plant expected to open in summer 2026
CLINTON, Iowa – The construction of a new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. plant in…

Illinois jobless rate falls to 5.2% in December
The unemployment rate in Illinois fell slightly to 5.2% in December, while nonfarm jobs increased…

Bettendorf mayor discusses State of City on Feb. 26
The 2025 Bettendorf State of the City Address will be given by Mayor Bob Gallagher…

Sorensen reappointed to House Agriculture Committee
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, announced his reappointment to the House Committee on Agriculture along…

Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off set
The 16th annual Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off has been set for 3-6 p.m. Saturday,…
