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Melissa Pepper speaks at the 2026 QCBJ Women of Influence awards. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Gallery: QCBJ celebrates the 2026 Women of Influence

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal hosted its 2026 Women of Influence awards the evening of May 28, 2026, at the Quad Cities Waterfront Center in Bettendorf. The event brought together honorees, guests and community members for an evening of…

Deere Q4 net income drops amid challenges, uncertainties

John Deere today reported a net income of $1.065 billion, or $3.93 per share, for…

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Russo acquires QC Power after owners retire

Russo Outdoor Power Plus  announced that it has integrated the former QC Power Equipment business…

Iowa technology upgrade improves business, taxpayer services

DES MOINES – Iowa taxpayers and businesses now have a fully-integrated, easy-to-use revenue system for…

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QC businesses hope for a big day on Small Business Saturday

Small businesses in the Quad Cities region need help in a big way. That’s the…

LeClaire will light up the holidays for Christmas Dec. 5-7

LECLAIRE – Merchants in downtown LeClaire and others in this community are gearing up now…

LeClaire Christmas

Mr. Thanksgiving’s annual dinner returns Thursday at Mercado

Mr. Thanksgiving’s 55th annual Thanksgiving Dinner will again return to Mercado on Fifth in downtown…

Fareway, Iowa Farm Bureau’s donation helps ‘Meat the Need’ 

Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have partnered once again to donate…

Latest project will make Silvis ‘hub of railroad history’

The historic railroad facility in Silvis is getting new life and new amenities to tell…

Food program brings in 64,063 pounds of fruits, veggies

Every head of lettuce helps. So does every tomato, potato, green pepper, onion and watermelon.…

AAA predicts 81.8M to travel over Thanksgiving holiday

Whether it’s by car, plane or another mode, millions of Americans are expected to travel…

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Iowa American Water issues warning, offers tips to avoid scams

Iowa American Water is urging its customers and the public to be vigilant against utility…

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Lee Enterprises CFO resigns to become pastor

Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer Tim Millage,…

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QC unites to feed the hungry

Some 20 Quad Cities businesses gobbled up the chance to join the inaugural 2025 Student…

Better Health Foundation announces grant awards

The Better Health Foundation (BHF) is helping area nonprofit organizations by investing in programs and…

QC Honor Flights are now open up to more veterans 

More local military veterans are now eligible to go on the region’s Honor Flights to…