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Vibrant coffeehouses prepare for next chapter, new owners
Three years and hundreds of thousands of cups of coffee after launching the first of its Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen locations, Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union is selling its trio of community-centric coffeeshops. It has hired Davenport-based Marigold Resources to guide…
United Way’s free tax assistance locations open Feb. 1
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) now is accepting appointments for its annual free tax assistance…

Halpin to chair Senate Committee on Education Appropriations
State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is the new chair of the Illinois Senate Committee…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Stakeholders prepare to tackle NorthPark study
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Little Rock Nine isn’t Black, white history, it’s U.S. history
Sixty-seven years after the Little Rock Nine was escorted by armed soldiers from the 101st…

QC farm show highlights new products, traditional tools
Kanon Howe was having a great time at the 2025 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment…

Honkamp announces three new principals
Honkamp, P.C. has announced the addition of three new principals to the Iowa-based firm, including…

River Bandits announce coaching staff, new manager
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced their…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Oertel Metal continues to grow, make new products
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Why employers should ‘kick the tires’ on DoD interns
Not only does the Army’s SkillBridge Program help separating service members transition to civilian life,…

Cool art in the QC
Teresa Harrison took her grandson, Henry, to see works of art carved in ice on…

Arsenal leader hopes internship a bridge to new career
By most folks’ measure – including his own – recently retired U.S. Army Col. Daniel…

‘New energy’ – Lawmakers face questions on taxes, child care
Iowa lawmakers have started the new legislative session with a “new energy” to improve the…

Bob’s Discount Furniture set to open in Davenport
Bob’s Discount Furniture will soon open a new showroom in Davenport marking its second Iowa…

$25M DOT grant to help bring ag terminal project to Galesburg
GALESBURG, Illinois – City leaders are celebrating a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…

Big Brothers Big Sisters line up for 20th Putt-A-Round
When Jay Justin took the helm of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Mississippi…
