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NAI Ruhl report: Commercial real estate faces challenges, opportunities
The commercial real estate market in the Quad Cities region is solid, but is “more demanding” and calling for more patience and creativity from the business community. That’s the top message delivered at NAI Ruhl Commercial Company’s 2026 Commercial Real…
Goodley named vice president at Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College has appointed Kim Goodley of Annawan, Illinois, as associate vice president –…

Boeckelman named associate dean at WIU
Western Illinois University Political Science Professor Keith Boeckelman has been named the permanent associate dean…

Renew Moline, community leader Gerald “Jerry” Butts dies
Gerald “Jerry” L. Butts, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, just one day after the City…

Habitat for Humanity turns ‘career renters’ into homeowners
About a dozen Bank of America employees were working hard on Friday, Oct. 25, with…

QCBJ’s 12 NINA awards include tops in General Excellence
DEKALB, Illinois – The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) captured 12 awards – including…

Register now for Nov. 6 QCBJ Commercial Real Estate Symposium
Join the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal as it hosts the third annual QCBJ Commercial…

QC homegrown kids’ clothing line boasts 500-plus retail partners
A children’s clothing business that began in a Bettendorf couple’s home has burgeoned into an…

Calderon departing as QC Hispanic Chamber’s executive director
Janessa Calderon is resigning as executive director of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of…

Visit QC says tourism continues to deliver results for Quad Cities
Visit Quad Cities celebrated a year of “incredible growth” in tourism Thursday, Oct. 24, which…

QC jobless rate up, job numbers down in September
The unemployment rate is up and more than 2,000 jobs have been cut in the…

$15,000 in Ascentra scholarships available
A total of $15,000 in scholarships are available for 15 Ascentra Credit Union student members…

Women Lead Change conference ticket deadline Monday
Time to get your ticket to the Women Lead Change conference in Bettendorf on Thursday,…

New education pavilion dedicated at Fairport
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new education pavilion at the historic Fairport Fish Hatchery was dedicated…

Quad City Arts names Derbyshire as interim executive director
Quad City Arts announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, that Kady Derbyshire has been appointed as interim…

Area JA students experience rush of being on trade floor
Brody Miller and William Dunbar were part of the group of 270 area high school…





