QCBJ News Staff's stories
Support local businesses on Shop Iowa Day
Shop Iowa Day returns Wednesday, Oct. 8, in an effort to bring together small businesses and communities across the state for a day dedicated to local shopping and hometown pride. The statewide online marketplace, ShopIowa.com, will once again spotlight the…
Mathews to lead NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley
Mark Mathews will become the second executive director to lead NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley replacing…
John Deere employees set another record for volunteer hours, giving
John Deere employees worldwide set another record for employee giving in 2024 by besting by…
Augustana tabs Kempker for new Center for Engaged Learning
Erin Kempker will lead Augustana College’s newly launched Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship.…
Transform your leadership potential with new BHC program
Black Hawk College (BHC) is launching a new leadership program, Turning Chance Into Change: Transform…
Arsenal to host Army vs. Navy flag football game
It’s time for the big football game on Arsenal Island. The Rock Island Arsenal Army…
‘Powerful alliance’ created; Bush Construction acquires UIC
Bush Construction has expanded its business reach to St. Louis with the acquisition of a…
Silvis’ Cervantes joins QC airport authority board of commissioners
Former Silvis alderman and retired longtime Rock Island Arsenal employee Charles Cervantes was appointed by…
Junior Achievement recruiting teams for annual JA Bowl-A-Thon
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland has announced plans for its annual JA Bowl-A-Thon in…
Wreaths Across America ceremony will be in the QC
The Rock Island National Cemetery will participate in the national Wreaths Across America program and…
Music acts named for Clinton’s Tailgate N’ Tallboys
CLINTON, Iowa – Next summer’s country music fest in this community will feature some top…
Mindrup makes history after being named WIU’s 13th president
When Kristi Mindrup was unanimously selected on Friday, Dec. 6, as the 13th president of…
Last Picture House welcomes author Rachel Yoder
The Last Picture House will welcome author Rachel Yoder with a screening of the new…
Catch ‘A Quad Cities Christmas Carol’ and a holiday feast Dec. 20 in Galva
GALVA, Illinois — Crossroads Cultural Connections, in partnership with Allenia Space and Crescent City Tap,…
St. Ambrose nursing leader to keynote winter commencement
St. Ambrose University announced that SAU administrative coordinator and alumna Kara Baker will deliver the…
2024’s Most Influential Leaders
About the QCBJ’s 2024 Most Influential list The QCBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the Quad…
