QCBJ News Staff's stories
Fareway addresses food insecurity with help of customers
Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the Midwest communities served by the grocery chain. As part of an ongoing commitment to giving back, the Johnston, Iowa-based…
MercyOne president and CEO Ritz to retire
MercyOne President and CEO Robert “Bob” Ritz has announced his retirement effective Jan. 2, 2026.…
Clausen Companies receives Iowa ESGR Patriot Award
CLINTON, Iowa — Clausen Companies has been recognized with a Patriot Award from the Iowa…
Sargent accepts $20,000 Royal Neighbors empowerment grant
Lynda Sargent’s Heart of Home Ministries nourishes Quad Cities families every day. Thanks to a…
East Moline Community Fund awards $20,500 in local grants
The East Moline Community Fund has announced grants totaling $20,500 to 15 local nonprofits. “We…
Honkamp earns Top Iowa Workplace award for 12th year
Honkamp has been honored with a Top Workplaces 2025 award by Iowa Top Workplaces…
Iowa Corn selects students for Collegiate Advisory Team
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn has announced the students selected to participate in…
Project NOW announces LIHEAP start
Project NOW, Inc. announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin…
Local artist’s watershed paintings on display at Figge
“Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings From the Watershed” – a new exhibition featuring recent works…
QC jobs down, August unemployment steady over 2024
The August unemployment rate in the Quad Cities was unchanged at 5.3% over last year…
Moline regional foundation grants $500,000 to 52 nonprofits
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) has awarded grants totalling $500,000 to 52 nonprofit recipients…
PCT leader urges senators to double SBA loan limits
The president of PCT Ebeam and Integration testified before a U.S. Senate panel last week…
Davenport hires Tim Gleason as interim city administrator
Tim Gleason was appointed as Davenport’s interim city administrator effective Nov. 3 at the Davenport…
Happy Joe’s adds four leaders to its executive team
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has added four seasoned leaders with deep Quad Cities…
Black Hawk to host College Night on Oct. 2
Black Hawk College will host its annual College Night on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5:30-7:30…
$10M Harris family gift strengthens vibrant QC nonprofits
The family of Diane and the late Hunt Harris has made a transformative and historic…
