QCBJ News Staff's stories
Thornton Flooring acquires chain of nine Carpetland USA stores
Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Thornton Flooring has purchased nine Carpetland USA locations expanding its geographic reach across eastern Iowa and western Illinois, including the metro Quad Cities and Cedar Rapids. In separate social media posts Monday, May 4, Thornton Flooring…
QCAIR hosts Citizens Honor Dinner on May 16
The Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) will host its inaugural Citizens Honor…
BBN Business Showcase will be May 22
Bettendorf Business Network members will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses at the upcoming…
River Bandits, GreenState host free day at the ballpark
Baseball fans, get ready for a free day at the ballpark. In celebration of Modern…
Illinois associations host 2025 Business Day on Wednesday
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association will host their annual Business…
UnityPoint-Trinity starts using advanced robotics technology
A piece of robot technology is helping perform minimally invasive procedures on patients at UnityPoint…
LaMar scholarships open for Bettendorf, PV female graduates
The Downtown Bettendorf Business Women organization is offering two $1,000 scholarships to female graduating students…
Quad Cities Bike to Work Week May 12-18
Quad Cities Bike to Work Week is Monday through Sunday, May 12-18, with free commuter…
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns May 10
The 33rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May…
Mercado on Fifth to launch market’s ninth season Friday, May 23
Mercado on Fifth chose the Cinco de Mayo Mexican holiday today to share Friday, May…
Grand opening set for new education facility
A public grand opening ceremony has been set for the Regional Innovation Center (RIC) in…
Unleaded 88 fuel to get new branding at Hy-Vee stores
The Iowa Corn organization and Growth Energy announced that they have partnered with Hy-Vee to…
Iowa American Water announces Water Charitable Foundation grants
The American Water Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of American Water, recently awarded a total…
Bettendorf Rotary preparing for Lobsterfest
The Bettendorf Rotary Club will host its annual Lobsterfest fundraiser on Friday, June 13, from…
Reynolds, Regents appointee Tjaden confirmed by senate
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointee to the Iowa Board of Regents, Kurt…
QC manufacturers awarded Iowa technology grants
Six manufacturers across the Iowa Quad Cities region will be investing in new technology and…
