QCBJ News Staff's stories
Knox College partners with Russell, RATIO on $10M renovation
GALESBURG, Illinois — Knox College announced the launch of a new $10 million building renovation led by two regional construction and design industry partners. Knox said it is partnering with RATIO Design, a global design firm, and the Davenport-based contractor…
Quad City Arts names Derbyshire as interim executive director
Quad City Arts announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, that Kady Derbyshire has been appointed as interim…
Professional Developers of Iowa Legislative Roundtable Thursday, Oct 24
DEWITT, Iowa – Connect with legislators, economic developers, and community leaders across Iowa at a…
Time is running out to nominate 2024’s Most Influential person
The QCBJ has opened voting for the 2024 Most Influential Person award, and we need…
Tree planting marks Clean River Council’s river vision launch
To celebrate Clean River Advisory Council’s (C-RAC) vision of a bright, equitable future for river…
Rock Island switches gas tax to street utility fee
The City of Rock Island will eliminate its gas tax and switch to a monthly…
Mel Foster Co. launches School of Real Estate
Mel Foster Co., a leader in real estate services for more than 100 years, has…
Illinois jobs grow, unemployment remains stable in September
The State of Illinois saw nonfarm payrolls grow by 7,100 jobs in September while the…
Moline Centre merchants host annual Holiday Hop on Nov. 8-9
The annual Holiday Hop event returns to downtown Moline Centre on Friday and Saturday, Nov.…
MercyOne looking to land night owls at virtual hiring event
MercyOne will conduct a statewide virtual hiring event for night shift nursing positions at its…
National Grange will bring 158th annual convention to QC
The National Grange, the oldest U.S. agricultural fraternity and rural service organization, will converge on…
Belgian folk group WÖR to perform at Butterworth Center
“If it sounded good back then, why not today?” That’s the mantra of WÖR, a…
Constellation launches $1M program to fund conservation projects
Constellation, which runs the Quad Cities Generating Station in Cordova, announced $1 million in grants…
Iowa supports growth, development in rural communities
Iowa’s Rural Innovation Grant program is offering a new round of funding to help rural…
Conservation fundraising banquet will be Nov. 2
CAMANCHE, Iowa – The Clinton County Conservation Foundation Fundraising Banquet has been set for Saturday,…
Join Muscatine Community College for the “Pink-tastic Mile”
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine Community College (MCC) is excited to host its inaugural “Pink-tastic Mile,”…
