QCBJ News Staff's stories
Smith retiring as CEO of Quad City Area REALTORS in June
Sharon Smith, the longtime leader of the Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR), has announced her retirement from the Bettendorf-based organization. Ms. Smith will retire effective Friday, June 19, after 13 years as the Realtor association’s CEO. To ensure a smooth…
PGA Tour standout Ben Griffin commits to John Deere Classic
Ben Griffin, a standout on the PGA Tour with two victories and eight top-10 finishes…
Putnam Museum revives free Civil Rights Trolley Tours
The Putnam Museum and Science Center is bringing back its free trolley tours, offering Quad-Cities…
Rock Island Rotary installs Peace Poles across the city
The Rotary Club of Rock Island dedicated the installation of five Peace Poles throughout Rock…
Safer Foundation promotes Lee to QC associate vice president
The Safer Foundation has announced the promotion of Erica Lee to associate vice president of…
Galesburg’s Blue Grama Solar Farm activated under Illinois Shines
GALESBURG, Illinois — Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners recently announced the activation here of the…
Figge unveils four new summer exhibitions
This summer, the Figge Art Museum invites visitors to celebrate architecture, expressionism, cats and community…
Moline celebrates first Pollinator Week with documentary June 18
The City of Moline will celebrate its first Pollinator Week as a designated Bee City…
Hilltop CDC tabs first director to lead College Hill’s next phase
Jerry Lack, an experienced Quad Cities leader, has been appointed to head the fledgling Augustana…
New Whitey’s scoops up second Bettendorf location
A new Whitey’s Ice Cream store is scheduled to open on the corner of Forest…
WWII veteran Henry Langrehr will be honored in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The late Henry O. Langrehr — a World War II veteran, author…
Mel Foster Co. offers pre-license courses
Mel Foster Co. School of Real Estate is offering Iowa pre-license real estate courses this…
Putnam Museum Unveils ‘Sacred Places’ Exhibit
The Putnam Museum and Science Center newest exhibit, “Sacred Places,” invites visitors to explore sacred…
Iowa American Water releases 2024 Water Quality Reports
Iowa American Water announced that its 2024 Water Quality Reports are now available online,…
Jackson County shares in the IEDA’s IRCSI industrial site funding
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – Jackson County is one of five grant recipients of the Iowa Rural…
RI Rotary awards $20,000 to support eight community projects
Eight impactful community organizations, led by the Quad City Botanical Center, received a share of…
