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QC nonprofits can apply for Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants
The 2026 Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grant cycle is now open for nonprofits serving Scott and Rock Island counties. “The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is proud to support the organizations that help our communities grow and adapt,” David Lundy, chair of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation’s…
Iowa American Water awards $75,000 in grants
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit of American Water, and Iowa American Water…

Lane & Waterman names Juehring as newest partner
Jenny L. Juehring has been named a partner at Lane & Waterman in Davenport, effective…

Chamber sets 2026 legislative forums, QC priorities
The Quad Cities Chamber kicks off its annual legislative forums on Friday, Jan. 23, with…

RI Rotary Club awards $7,500 in community grants
The Rotary Club of Rock Island awarded $7,500 in community grants to five local nonprofits…

Strategic America’s CEO/president to retire
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – John Schreurs, the CEO and president of Strategic America (SA),…

Black Hawk to host Thursday job fair in Kewanee
KEWANEE, Illinois — Area job seekers are invited to a job fair from 10:30 a.m.…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Deere spotlights Plant-of-the-Year workers
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…

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…





