QCBJ News Staff's stories
Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new Quad Cities location in Moline – and the National 4-H recently celebrated the success of their 15-year partnership. It has raised more than $25 million…
ITC Midwest donates $20,000 to River Bend Food Bank
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — ITC Midwest recently donated $20,000 to the River Bend Food Bank…
Thomson prison cited by OSHA after staff drug exposures
THOMSON, Illinois – A federal government agency has issued citations following drug exposure incidents at…
Knox College partners with Russell, RATIO on $10M renovation
GALESBURG, Illinois — Knox College announced the launch of a new $10 million building renovation…
Geneseo Christmas Walk marks 40th year
GENESEO, Illinois — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for its 2025…
Hy-Vee ham giveaway event set for Tuesday in East Moline
A ham give-away event – called Hams for the Holidays – will be 11 a.m.…
Lee CEO: Revenue down, but progress being made
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is showing progress for future growth in the company’s “digital…
Deere Q4 net income drops amid challenges, uncertainties
John Deere today reported a net income of $1.065 billion, or $3.93 per share, for…
WQPT to air star-studded public television tribute Nov. 27
WQPT PBS will premiere a new three-hour program, “WE 🖤 PUBLIC TELEVISION!” at 7 p.m.…
Figge Art Museum to host winter art market Sunday, Nov. 30
The Figge Art Museum will host its annual Winter Art Market on Museum Store from…
Russo acquires QC Power after owners retire
Russo Outdoor Power Plus announced that it has integrated the former QC Power Equipment business…
QC Chamber readies for 2026 Economic Forecast event Dec. 5
The Quad Cities Chamber will host its 2026 Economic Forecast on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025,…
Iowa technology upgrade improves business, taxpayer services
DES MOINES – Iowa taxpayers and businesses now have a fully-integrated, easy-to-use revenue system for…
MercyOne Genesis Aledo wins top quality award
ALEDO, Illinois — MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center, along with 11 other MercyOne and affiliate…
LeClaire will light up the holidays for Christmas Dec. 5-7
LECLAIRE – Merchants in downtown LeClaire and others in this community are gearing up now…
Mr. Thanksgiving’s annual dinner returns Thursday at Mercado
Mr. Thanksgiving’s 55th annual Thanksgiving Dinner will again return to Mercado on Fifth in downtown…
