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New tourism center shows the many ‘cool things’ in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – Visitors who want information about museums, concerts, festivals and even large-scale troll sculptures in this community now have a place that’s ready to help them. That place is the new Visit Clinton, Iowa, Tourism Center located at…

$25M DOT grant to help bring ag terminal project to Galesburg

GALESBURG, Illinois – City leaders are celebrating a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…

DeLong Galesburg ag terminal

Big Brothers Big Sisters line up for 20th Putt-A-Round

When Jay Justin took the helm of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Mississippi…

Downtown hotel, commercial building project moves forward

A new hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is moving forward. The…

QC Farm Show plows into QCCA on Sunday

It might be the dead of winter, but it’s time to begin thinking about spring…

St. Ambrose University names new CFO

St. Ambrose University announced Courtney A. Berg, MSA, CPA, SHRM-CP, as its new chief financial…

MLK Center to host service to honor King

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) in Rock Island will host its…

UPDATE: FTC, AGs sue Deere for driving up farmers’ repair costs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Chamber targets July 2025 for Grow Quad Cities launch

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Per Mar acquires Wisconsin-based security company

Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions headquartered in Davenport, announced…

$1.28M grant helps MetroLINK’s efforts to electrify main street

Moline, East Moline and Rock Island will see a total of eight new electric vehicle…

MetroLink grant

Local Hy-Vee store honored for role in Salvation Army campaign

Hy-Vee workers donned Christmas-theme costumes, stood outside the store in the wintry weather and rang…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Birdies for Charity cards another record in 2024

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

John Deere’s autonomous technology earns accolades at CES 2025

John Deere came home having garnered top awards at the CES 2025 show last week…

MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery team grows

The MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery is growing. That’s because Dr. Aric Eckhardt retired at the…

ImpactLife responds to California wildfires with blood components 

ImpactLife is urging Quad Citizens to donate blood in the wake of the devastating fires…