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Report: Black Hawk College, students add $291M to economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the Moline-based college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The study, conducted by Lightcast, demonstrates the…
Old Kraft/Oscar Mayer parking lot to fill up with trailers
The empty parking lot near the former Kraft/Oscar Mayer building site in Davenport is about…

Deere’s new 9RX tractor series boasts best-in-class power
John Deere unveiled its industry-leading and powerful 9RX series of tractors at the Commodity Classic…

Fundraising continues for new JA Inspiration Center
Junior Achievement of the Heartland (JA) is growing closer to the fundraising goal for its…

Better Health Foundation grant deadline due
Nonprofits in the Quad Cities region have until Friday, March 1, to apply for the…

GROWTH hits milestone with complex Shimer Square funding package
Construction can begin on an ambitious $33.4 million housing redevelopment at the historic old Shimer…

Shive-Hattery acquires Helix Design Group
Iowa-based Shive-Hattery announced Wednesday, Feb. 28, it acquired the Helix Design Group, a 24-person architecture,…

Deere records ‘remarkable’ 2023, forecasts best days ahead
John Deere posted a “remarkable” 2023 and outstanding financial results in a year that also…

QCR Holdings plans new HQ in Bettendorf
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust, is making plans…

Winter sports season ends at Snowstar
ANDALUSIA, Illinois – “We can’t make winter last.” That’s the word from the owner of…

Fresh Films of QC gets $3.8M state grant
Rock Island-based production company Fresh Films has been awarded a $3.8 million state grant to…

Help the QCBJ honor those who Connect for a Cause
For a second consecutive year, the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will present the Connect for…

DG Market opening this spring at Five Points in Davenport
A new DG Market is going into the former CVS Pharmacy building located at Five…

‘Kick a few tires’ – QC Auto Show rolls in this weekend
The upcoming 30th annual Quad City Regional Auto Show will feature some impressive numbers this…

UnityPoint celebrates 600th person to get valve replacement in QC
UnityPoint Health is celebrating its 600th person to successfully receive a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement…

Igor’s Bistro to close on March 14
Igor’s Bistro – the Rock Island restaurant with the year-round spooky vibe – is permanently…





