QCBJ News Staff's stories

Mercado on Fifth celebrates 10 years, season opens May 22
Mercado on Fifth, the Quad Cities’ premier Latino cultural market and small business incubator, will kick off its 10th anniversary season with an Opening Day celebration from 5-10 p.m., Friday, May 22. The downtown outdoor market returns for the milestone…
Community Foundation hosts author Buntz on July 17
Award-winning author Lois Buntz will lead a free workshop, “Women Who Give: The Power of…

John Deere board member dies, panel reduces size to 10
Deere & Co. announced the death on Monday, July 7, of longtime and distinguished John…

Hammond-Henry names ‘one of its own’ as new CEO
GENESEO, Illinois – After conducting an extensive, nationwide search, the Hammond-Henry Hospital Board of Directors…

DeWitt Chamber & Development marks growth, community impact
DEWITT, Iowa – The DeWitt Chamber & Development Company (DCDC) recognized its strong partnerships as…

Restructuring positions LANDWERX as independent company
Landus, Iowa’s largest agricultural cooperative, announced that LANDWERX, a first-of-its-kind agricultural innovation hub, will now…

Midwest Hope & Healing announces $9,000 in grants
A trio of Quad Cities nonprofits whose programs work with those undergoing cancer treatment, cancer…

LULAC awards scholarships to 32 students
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 10 has announced its 2025-2026 scholarship…

Quad Cities Bicycle Club hosts ‘Christmas in July’ tour
The Quad Cities Bicycle Club (QCBC) will host its “Christmas in July” Bike Tour on…

JDC salutes military with Fourth of July Folds of Honor events
With the Fourth of July falling again during John Deere Classic (JDC) tournament week, the…

Figge, National Gallery of Art partnership brings European artworks
The Figge Art Museum has a new partnership with the National Gallery of Art for…

Business leaders graduate from ABI Leadership Iowa program
Forty Iowa business leaders, including three from the Quad Cities region, have successfully completed the…

Bettendorf readies for 4th of July
Albert “Pete” Lehman, a lifelong Bettendorf resident and dedicated community volunteer, has been named as…

IMEG acquisition of HP Engineering continues company expansion
IMEG has strengthened its presence in the southern U.S. with its acquisition of HP Engineering,…

Davenport resident recognized as Outstanding Administrator of the Year
Scott Schneider, the dean of Adult Education and Literacy at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC),…

Guests receive free admission to Figge throughout July
The Figge Art Museum is offering free admission throughout July, thanks to the generous support…





