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Chamber sets 2026 legislative forums, QC priorities
The Quad Cities Chamber kicks off its annual legislative forums on Friday, Jan. 23, with a laundry list of federal, state and local 2026 legislative priorities that includes promoting Quad Cities passenger rail. The event series will feature local leaders…
Davenport among best US cities for 1st-time Homebuyers
Davenport is No. 5 on the 2026 Neighbors Bank Best U.S. Cities for First-Time Homebuyers…
Flip’s Pancake House turns to Rock Island to expand
Madison Witherspoon was busy serving up a plate of pancakes to customers during her first…
Whitey’s Ice Cream expands with second Bettendorf store
Whitey’s Ice Cream is open for business near The Plex area in northern Bettendorf. The…
Centennial Bridge meeting set for Jan. 28
Quad Citians soon will get the chance to see and hear plans to perhaps eventually…
‘Muscatine momentum’ builds with MUSCO Sports Center
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new $7.5 million MUSCO Sports Center here isn’t just a place…
NFIB Voting Hub empowering Iowa small business owners
The National Federation of Independent Business has rolled out a new, comprehensive NFIB Voting Hub.…
MercyOne reports 8,592 births, girls outnumber boys
MercyOne Birth Centers across Iowa and Illinois welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025, with girls slightly…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Shareholders approve HNI Corp., Steelcase deal
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
Duck Creek Tire & Service opens in ‘amazing building’
The new Duck Creek Tire & Service site in northern Bettendorf is open for business…
Palmer College taps new institutional advancement leader
Palmer College of Chiropractic will see a shift in its executive leadership this month as Barbara…
Marco’s Pizza closes four of its Iowa locations, including in Davenport
Marco’s Pizza has closed four of its Iowa locations, including its location at 3833 N.…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mayor: McKee Plaza becomes a ‘dynamic center for innovation’
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
Mayor, council get set for big jobs in Davenport
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon “set the stage” on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for upcoming city government…
Rechristened Augustana DEI office spotlights diversity
Augustana College’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has a new name to reflect its…
QC businesses share $1M in December SBA loans
Two Scott County businesses were awarded a total of $1 million from the U.S. Small…
