QCBJ News Staff's stories
McCarthy-Bush Corporation acquires Roemer Machine
The McCarthy-Bush Corporation has acquired Roemer Machine, a Davenport-based manufacturing company widely recognized for its centrifuge repair technical expertise, as well as its machining capabilities, according to a news release made available today, Thursday, May 14. The acquisition represents a…
Strawhacker new America’s SBDC state director in Iowa
Austin Strawhacker is the Iowa Small Business Development Center’s new state director, replacing SBDC Iowa’s…
QC Chamber celebrates key federal tax change wins
Quad Cities Chamber leaders are lauding the new federal tax law signed recently by President…
Six Quad Cities credit unions unite to support NEST Café
Six credit unions across the Quad Cities came together recently to provide a needed financial…
U.S. home prices continue upward trend into 2025, FHFA reports
U.S. home prices rose 4% between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter…
Basic Life Saving, food certification offered at Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College offers professional development courses designed to assist professionals in earning certifications and…
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland comes to Adler
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is set to bring its captivating blend of cirque artistry and…
Iowa 80’s Truckers Jamboree draws 45,000 over three days
WALCOTT, Iowa — The annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree drew 45,658 attendees over three days last…
Davenport details damages from Friday storm
Cleanup continues across the Quad Cities from the severe weekend weather that ripped through the…
JDC surpasses $200M milestone in charitable giving
A week after the final putt dropped at the 2025 John Deere Classic, tournament officials…
Foodies can taste, vote, win at Friday’s Taste of Mercado
Moline’s Floreciente Neighborhood will play host to the ultimate food tasting showdown at the Second…
Rob Wolfe to host QC Teacher Appreciation Night, launch scholarship
Rob Wolfe, a star of the hit TV show American Pickers, will host “Teacher Appreciation…
Join Downtown Rock Island for new letters photo contest
The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are hosting a photo contest…
APGA Tour rolls into TPC Deere Run
SILVIS – The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour is following the footsteps of the…
Iowa American Water urges conservation as summer heats up
As summer temperatures climb and the demand for water increases, Iowa American Water is encouraging…
St. Ambrose board extends Novak’s contract through 2030
In the midst of St. Ambrose University’s ongoing merger with Mount Mercy University in Cedar…
