QCBJ News Staff
YouthHope gets new executive director
Esther Joy King has been named the new executive director of the YouthHope Christian ministry in Moline.
She replaces Mark Drake, who is retiring after...
Augustana receives $1.2M grant for math and science educators
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Augustana College a research and development grant to help prepare future math and science educators for their...
Books & Meows to open Friday, Nov. 15
The long wait is almost over. A nonprofit that will combine books and cats is scheduled to open in a few days.
Books & Meows...
Moline community foundation celebrates 2024 grant winners
The Moline Regional Community Foundation celebrated the recipients of its 2024 Make a Difference Grants on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hauberg Estates Park...
IJF Operation Connect-A-Vet helps Illinois vets get support
With one call, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) empowers friends and family to link veterans to life-saving resources through its Operation Connect-A-Vet.
The Illinois nonprofit organization...
Former Rock Island city manager to fill vacant alderman seat
Mayor Mike Thoms nominated Randy Tweet to fill the position of Third Ward alderman recently vacated by Kevin Maynard.
The Rock Island City Council will...
QC celebrates Veterans Day with host of events
To honor the region’s veterans, area organizations are planning special events to mark Veterans Day on Monday.
Here’s a look at some of the activities:
Trinity...
Moline to unveil “Catch a Star” mural at Bass Street
The Moline Public Art Commission and the Quad City Arts will hold a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, for the...
Muscatine arts and cultural groups unite for celebration
MUSCATINE, Iowa – More than a dozen Muscatine organizations with arts and cultural missions have united as the new Muscatine Cultural Alliance and are...
Deere sites decking the halls for 19th Century Victorian Christmas
Quad Citians can once again enjoy a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the William Butterworth Foundation opens the doors on Sunday, Dec. 1, on...