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ABI accepting 2025 Legends in Manufacturing nominations
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards.
“Now more than ever, it’s important to...
‘It’s all about the trucks’ at Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa – Kate Whiting loves showing off her restored 1973 Kenworth W900A truck called “Cherry Pie.”
It took her years to finish the 52-year-old...
Lights, camera, action: Fresh Films shoots at RI Arts Alley
The cameras will be rolling on Sunday and Monday, July 20-21, in Rock Island’s Arts Alley where Fresh Films, the award-winning production company based...
WIU professor receives prestigious research program award
Western Illinois University Communication professor Chris Carpenter has been honored with the 2025 John E. Hunter Meta-Analysis Research Program Award by the Information Systems...
Tennant kept on trucking through JDC volunteer chairmanship
Aaron Tennant could not wipe the smile off his face as he presented the John Deere Classic trophy to the 2025 Champion Brian Campbell...
Funeral home will be built in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Law Jones Cremation and Funeral Care has announced plans to build a new funeral home in this community.
Construction on the new...
‘Heavy Metal’ camp helps attract, train future electricians
Charlie Hafner thinks he will be an electrician.
“Ever since I could hold a screwdriver, I’ve been doing side jobs with my dad. … I’m...
UnityPoint Health receives award for cardiac performance
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Rock Island have been recognized with the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum...
Heartland British Autofest roaring into LeClaire
LECLAIRE – The 38th annual Heartland British Autofest is set for Saturday, Aug. 2, on the levee in this community.
The event goes from 9...
Former Dispatch building may reopen as apartments next year
The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting a new life as a 40-unit apartment building. Those...
SBA awards $951,000 in loans to three QC businesses
Among the 27 loans valued at nearly $9 million backed last month by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa district office was a trio...
United Way QC awards $2M in grants to 53 local nonprofits
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) announced it has awarded $2 million in grants to 53 local nonprofit organizations. These investments aim to improve lives...
Delta Dental of Illinois names new CEO & president
The Board of Directors of Delta Dental of Illinois announced that Praveen Thadani has been appointed as its new president and chief executive officer,...
QCBJ announces its fourth 2025 Best of Region winners
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present its fourth Best of the Region results. This special edition is our annual salute...
EICC secures $1.65M to fully fund tech center expansion
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) announced Monday, July 7, it has fully funded its $1.65 million 5,360-square-foot addition to the Muscatine...
Visit QC tabs Sautter to lead its board, adds four new members
Jennifer Sautter will chair the Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors and four new members have been added to the panel for the 2025-2026...
Walcott Truckers Jamboree will bring thousands to area
WALCOTT, Iowa – Get ready for a festival of trucks, music, food, fireworks and thousands of visitors at the 2025 Walcott Truckers Jamboree.
The party...
Estes to consolidate Point Builders into City Construction
The Estes Team of Companies has announced that it is consolidating Point Builders into City Construction. Both companies, which are part of the Estes...
Desi Monk’s Indian Kitchen offers culinary journey in Bettendorf
In the mood for a meal of butter chicken, lamb saag, madras chicken curry or paneer butter masal?
Foodies who enjoy those Indian dishes and...
Hammond-Henry names ‘one of its own’ as new CEO
GENESEO, Illinois – After conducting an extensive, nationwide search, the Hammond-Henry Hospital Board of Directors found their new leader in their midst.
Wyatt Brieser has...