QCBJ News Staff's stories
Augustana College recognized as national ‘Dream School’
Augustana College has been named one of the nation’s 75 “New Dream Schools” in “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” a new book by New York Times bestselling author and higher education journalist Jeffrey Selingo. The book,…
RI celebrates talents, generosity of 2025 Citizens of the Year
A “serial volunteer,” the executive director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance, a restaurant known…
Doris & Victor Day Foundation awards $800K to QC, RI nonprofits
The Doris & Victor Day Foundation has awarded $800,000 in grants to 58 nonprofit organizations…
Downtown RI Grand Prix street karting race blasts off Aug. 30-31
The prestigious 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, will…
RI County Democrats hosting 56th Salute to Labor Picnic
The Rock Island County Democratic Party’s 56th Annual “Salute to Labor Picnic” will be from…
MLK Center invites Community to Soul of the City 2025
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will present Soul of the City 2025, a…
Vibrant coffeehouses prepare for next chapter, new owners
Three years and hundreds of thousands of cups of coffee after launching the first of…
Hand in Hand to expand People with Purpose dayhab program
Hand in Hand will be opening an additional People with Purpose day-habilitation program on Monday,…
JA survey reveals gap in formal AI education
As students return to classrooms this fall, a new survey is showing a disconnect between…
Illinois jobless rate falls again in July in all state MSAs, IDES says
The unemployment rate fell again in July for all 12 Illinois metropolitan statistical areas, according…
The Fords to share Oikos Institute’s 2025 Social Impact Award
The Quad Cities husband and wife team of Kit Evans-Ford and the Rev. Dwight Ford…
QCR Holdings announces cash dividend
The QCR Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per…
QCIA sees 6% more passengers; July busiest month in 6 years
Fueled by local demand, the Quad Cities International Airport recorded its busiest month since October…
Recycle the Runway, help QC women find success
Dedicated fashionistas, and those looking for a fun, fashionable night out are urged to attend…
QC Community Foundation offers women and wealth panel
The Quad Cities Community Foundation will host a Women and Wealth – Purposeful Planning for…
Jets, Corvettes, BMX racing, rappelling
This will be a Quad Cities weekend filled with planes, jets, classic cars, a rappelling…
