QCBJ News Staff's stories
John Deere continues 109-year support of Red Cross with $250K commitment
More than a century after members of the John Deere family helped lead and champion creation of the Moline Red Cross chapter, the company that bears his name is continuing that legacy with a $250,000 commitment to the American Red…
38th Tug Fest has ‘Pirates of Mississippi’ theme
The tug-of-war battle between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, will return soon during the…
Habitat to break ground on pair of Davenport homes
Supporters are invited to help Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities celebrate the launch of Homes…
QCIA renames road to salute pioneering airport manager
The road that encircles the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) has been renamed for aviation…
Mercer County celebrates completed Goldenrod Solar Project
A new community solar project in Mercer County, Illinois, got a sunny welcome as project…
Augustana to receive $500k for scholarships, financial aid
The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation will provide $500,000 over the next five years for Augustana…
SkillsUSA Illinois names interim executive director
SkillsUSA Illinois, a membership association that connects students to careers in trade, technical and skilled…
Clinton’s MyBike Share Program discontinued, for now
CLINTON, Iowa – The MyBike Share program run by Grow Clinton’s Department of Placemaking &…
Paint It Back Block Party returns to Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The Paint It Back Block Party – a week of art, music…
Argrow’s House hosts Back-to-School Period Drive
Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope will present a Back-to-School Period Drive from 9 a.m.…
RI council OKs creation of 600-acre land, water reserve
The Rock Island City Council approved a resolution on Monday, July 28, to advance its…
Quad City Area Realtors association joins new MLS
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), a leading multiple listing service (MLS) provider, has inked a…
Black Hawk ranked in nation’s top trade schools by USA TODAY
Black Hawk College has been recognized as one of the Top 250 trade schools in…
IMEG awards scholarships to 30 students across the U.S.
IMEG has awarded 30 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to students pursuing a STEM-related…
Nominations open for Rock Island Citizen of Year awards
The City of Rock Island is seeking nominations for the 38th annual Citizen of the…
Lifted Energy drink shop to open new site in Silvis
Lifted Energy – the coffee and energy drink shop in Moline – soon will be…
