QCBJ News Staff's stories
ARA honors 2025 Rental Hall of Fame inductees
Two rental industry leaders have been selected as the newest inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame. Each year, the Moline-based American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry. This year’s inductees…
Bettendorf tabs experienced Parks & Recreation chief
John Byrnes will join the City of Bettendorf as its new Parks & Recreation director…
Louise Kames exhibit opens at the Figge Art Museum
A new exhibition, “Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful,” is now open…
Walk, run in shoes of homeless at Christian Care Frigid Feet
Christian Care in Rock Island is inviting Quad Citians to run or walk in the…
QC restaurateurs named to 40 Women to Watch list
Five Quad Cities area women in the restaurant industry have been honored for their “creativity,…
New international students propel Augustana to 6th in nation
Augustana College rocketed from 24th place to a tie for sixth on the federal 2024…
County board chair new president of Illinois county association
Rock Island County Board Chairman Richard “Quijas” Brunk was elected to a two-year term as…
2024 Rental Hall of Fame inductees announced
Each year, the American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association…
Davenport CDBC Grant virtual workshop will be Tuesday, Dec. 3
Davenport will hold a virtual workshop for nonprofit organizations wishing to apply for Community Development…
Christmas in LeClaire fest is Dec. 6-8
LECLAIRE – The 40th annual Christmas in LeClaire celebration is set for Friday, Dec. 6,…
QC kicks off holiday season, fun abounds
The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…
Revolution Cannabis sweeps Best in Grass awards
Revolution Cannabis, with a location in Moline, swept the Best in Grass (BiG) Illinois Awards…
Davenport Parks and Rec brings holiday cheer to local parks
Three community favorites, Fejervary Holiday Lights, Vander Veer Conservatory’s Poinsettia and Lights (with special extended…
Weekend Arts Alley Holiday Market opens on Black Friday
The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market, presented by Valley Construction, will be open weekends from…
Buy a T-shirt, help protect rare Amôwa Forest Preserve species
A trio of rare species is flourishing at East Moline’s Amôwa Forest Preserve, an intensive…
Chamber seeks to grow economy, site readiness funds, Arsenal
Supporting tax policies that boost economic growth, more federal funding for site readiness, and maintaining…
