QCBJ News Staff's stories
Illinois metro areas post increased unemployment in March
The unemployment rate in all 12 Illinois metro areas rose year-over-year in March, including in Illinois Quad Cities, the state’s monthly jobs report showed. The Illinois section of the Quad Cities metropolitan statistical area (MSA) saw its unemployment rate increase…
EICC, St. Ambrose announce partnership for nursing program
A new partnership between St. Ambrose University (SAU) and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is…
EICC faculty, staff leaders chosen for 2025 Emeritus Awards
Three Eastern Iowa Community Colleges retirees have been selected by their EICC colleagues as 2025…
Intro to Chinese medicine workshop set
An education workshop on the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is set for 5:30…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Vibrant Arena Sept. 19
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats South of Here Tour will perform at Vibrant Arena…
MercyOne, River Bandits to honor Clinton boy at Home Runs for Life
A 9-year-old boy from Clinton, Iowa, will be honored at the Quad Cities River Bandits…
Sullivan graduates from US Chamber development institute
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zack Sullivan graduated from the Institute for Organization Management…
5 Scott County companies awarded $3.26M in May SBA loans
Loans valued at more than $3.26 were awarded in May to five Scott County businesses…
Bogguss to headline Visit MerCo’s Ride 17 Music Festival
Grammy-winning country music Artist Suzy Bogguss will headline this year’s Ride 17 Music Festival, the…
Firecracker Run participants, volunteers can score free JDC ticket
For the second consecutive year, runners who participate in East Moline’s annual July 4th Firecracker…
UnityPoint volunteers receive Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Four UnityPoint Health volunteers received Governor’s Volunteer Awards from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt.…
Whitey’s Cones for Kids to benefit Bethany will be June 16
Have a Whitey’s ice cream cone and help out Bethany for Children & Family Services…
Black Hawk College receives ‘Great Place to Work’ certification
Black Hawk College recently earned the Great Place to Work certification, a national recognition based…
Russell to build Gateway Gastroenterology in Missouri
Davenport-based Russell will be the general contractor on a new endoscopy center in Chesterfield, Missouri,…
Plans to move forward for a new Bettendorf police station
City of Bettendorf leaders announced last week that planning will go forward on a possible…
Tapestry Farms’ McGlynn to receive top Iowa humanitarian award
Ann McGlynn, who launched the Quad Cities nonprofit group that grows food and helps refugees,…
