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Per Mar earns ‘Five Star’ designation
Davenport-based Per Mar Security Services has again demonstrated its commitment to protecting communities and supporting first responders by renewing its prestigious TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center designation, according to a news release made available on Tuesday, May 5. This designation…
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.…

United Way, QC partners seek to level education playing field
With a $1 million Community In Schools (CIS) “catalytic grant” public-private partners led by United…

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…

Buffalo Stampede: LeClaire gets unique feature with buffalo statues
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Visitors and shoppers to this community now have some small friends to…

‘Carry on the light’ – St. Ambrose renames nursing department
The St. Ambrose University nursing department has begun a new chapter with a new identity.…

MedForce boss: ‘It’s been a great ride’
Gilbert “Gib” Cady looked over the new MedForce Aeromedical Transport helicopter on Thursday afternoon, Oct.…

For Next Gen, unlimited opportunity, ability to make a difference
Find your passion, don’t be afraid to pivot, and go climb a tree were among…

Mohr named Figge Art Museum’s new executive director, CEO
Melissa Mohr has been appointed as the Figge Art Museum’s new executive director and CEO…

DOT meetings provide updates on new I-80 bridge study
The construction of a new Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will be the…

Double D Diner offers foodies a ‘fusion of classic comfort’
The Double D Diner on the west side of Davenport is a “shining star” that…





