QCBJ News Staff's stories
HNI donates 30 acres for Muscatine housing development
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The city’s efforts to develop much-needed housing for its residents got a significant boost with HNI Corporation’s donation of several parcels of land encompassing nearly 30 acres to this city. That gift from Muscatine’s largest employer will…
February In the Works
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Water main break forces closures at MercyOne Genesis Silvis
The care centers in the Larson Center at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center will be…
Bob’s Discount Furniture donates $5,000 during grand opening
Bob’s Discount Furniture held its grand opening Friday, Feb. 14, at its newest location in…
Know the safe way to dispose of rechargeable batteries
The Waste Commission of Scott County (WCSC) is reminding people of the safe way to…
Augustana to host saxophone festival on Feb. 22
Augustana College will host the annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival on Saturday, Feb. 22, on…
Register now for Breakthrough T1D Walk Quad Cities 2025
Registration for the Breakthrough T1D Walk Quad Cities 2025 now is open. This year’s 1.5-mile…
$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…
