QCBJ News Staff's stories

Meyocks launches independent marketing research arm
Meyocks, an Iowa-based leading branding and marketing agency, recently announced the launch of its Meyocks Research + Insights firm. The independent, specialized marketing research firm delivers both custom and off-the-shelf research solutions. They are designed to help organizations of all…
Davenport aids 30 homeowners with DREAM Project awards
Another 30 homeowners in central Davenport will receive financial assistance in rehabbing their home thanks…

Bettendorf Library announces 2025 winter reading program
Books, Blankets, and Bliss is the theme of the Bettendorf Public Library’s 2025 Winter Reading…

SCORE announces January is the time to find a mentor
Wherever you are in your business journey, having an experienced guide can make all the…

IEDA awards $400,000 to Maquoketa recreation project
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – A major improvement project at the Prairie Recreation Area here has received…

ImpactLife seeks blood donors during holiday season
To help build the Quad Cities region’s blood supply, ImpactLife is putting out a call…

Bally’s Chicago announces investment opportunity
Bally’s Chicago, Inc. this week announced the commencement of its offering of a 25% equity…

Moline is adding unprecedented number of new firefighters
On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the Moline Fire Department will begin adding a half dozen new…

QC posts Illinois’ biggest November jobless rate hike, IDES says
The Quad Cities area recorded the largest unemployment rate increase in Illinois in November, climbing…

Two local Iowans to be honored in the 2025 Legacy Donate Life float in Rose Parade
Iowa Donor Network has selected Angel Dominguez of Bettendorf and the late Joshua Brennan of…

Illinois jobless rate stable while November job totals slip
The November unemployment rate in Illinois remained stable at 5.3% but was higher than the…

Greater Muscatine Foundation honors those making a difference
MUSCATINE — The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine recently presented its annual trio of Initiative…

UnityPoint Health performs 250th procedure of new AFib treatment
UnityPoint Health – Trinity celebrated its 250th person to successfully receive a pulsed field ablation…

Iowa QC businesses capture $16M in SBA Iowa District loans
Businesses in the Iowa Quad Cities counties of Clinton, Scott and Muscatine received more than…

Davenport cracks U.S. News’ top 50 Best Places to Live list
Davenport is No. 43 on the annual list of 150 best cities in the nation,…

Milan area nonprofits receive $159k from Brissman Foundation
The Brissman Foundation recently announced $159,803 in grants to 27 organizations in the Milan area.…





