QCBJ News Staff's stories
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival seeks entries for 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is now accepting entries for its 25th Anniversary event, scheduled for April 10-12, 2026, at the Collins Road Theatres in Marion. Filmmakers are invited to submit films of all…
Join Ohl Strong tailgate party to support pancreatic cancer patients
Ohl Strong, a non-profit organization, will hold an old-fashioned tailgate party at 11 a.m. on…
Ascentra’s De Bisschop Iowa Credit Union League Champion of Year
The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) named Ascentra Credit Union Senior Vice President of Human…
Muscatine Senior Center hosts open house, craft fair Oct. 11
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine Senior Center, a new program for active aging seniors, invites…
Rock Island Library goes online with authors Sanchez, Reynolds
The Rock Island Public Library will join more than 200 Illinois libraries in hosting two…
Rotarians bring sensory stands, STEAM kits to RI libraries
Rock Island students are busy learning while playing with sensory stations and STEAM kits at…
Farm Rescue founder recognized with Points of Light Award
Bill Gross, the founder and president of Farm Rescue, has been named Daily Point of…
Fishing championships will be in QC from Oct. 10-12
It’s still fishing season in the Quad Cities. A major fishing championship tournament will be…
Pancheros gets ready to open in Bettendorf
Pancheros Mexican Grill will reach 27 locations in Iowa as its nationwide expansion efforts continue…
WQPT’S Oct. 19 Imagination Station tickets available
WQPT PBS is hosting its 2024 Imagination Station for kids on Saturday, Oct. 19, and…
‘Build a Dream’ Oct. 16 event to help Habitat
The “Build A Dream” fundraiser has been scheduled and will help Habitat for Humanity Quad…
Lead(h)er Fuel the Fire Gala marks 8 years of mentorship
Lead(h)er is celebrating its eighth year of free mentorship for Quad Cities women by unveiling…
Gwaltney newest trustee on Augustana board
Brent Gwaltney, Augustana College Class of 1984, an investor and renewable energy project advisor, is…
Jim Henson’s “Labyrinth: In Concert” comes to the Adler
“Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” (www.labyrinthinconcert.com) will be extended into 2025 with a stop in…
Rascal Flatts to play Moline’s Vibrant Arena
Country music icons and multi-platinum selling act Rascal Flatts will embark on their Life Is…
UPDATE: ‘New beginning’ – Genesis has new name, brand
“This is a new beginning. … It’s a new start.” That’s what Jordan Voigt, MercyOne…
