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‘It was a blast’ – Rappellers go ‘Over the Edge’ to help kids
Pam Langfitt just rappelled down 11 stories (or 140 feet) on the north side of the Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport. Within seconds of hitting the ground, a friend asked her: “Are your legs shaky?” She answered: “It was a…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Staples thrives in grad school, more inmates work to graduate
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Downtown hotel, commercial building project moves forward
A new hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is moving forward. The…
QC Farm Show plows into QCCA on Sunday
It might be the dead of winter, but it’s time to begin thinking about spring…
St. Ambrose University names new CFO
St. Ambrose University announced Courtney A. Berg, MSA, CPA, SHRM-CP, as its new chief financial…
MLK Center to host service to honor King
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) in Rock Island will host its…
UPDATE: FTC, AGs sue Deere for driving up farmers’ repair costs
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Chamber targets July 2025 for Grow Quad Cities launch
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Per Mar acquires Wisconsin-based security company
Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions headquartered in Davenport, announced…
$1.28M grant helps MetroLINK’s efforts to electrify main street
Moline, East Moline and Rock Island will see a total of eight new electric vehicle…
Local Hy-Vee store honored for role in Salvation Army campaign
Hy-Vee workers donned Christmas-theme costumes, stood outside the store in the wintry weather and rang…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Birdies for Charity cards another record in 2024
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
John Deere’s autonomous technology earns accolades at CES 2025
John Deere came home having garnered top awards at the CES 2025 show last week…
MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery team grows
The MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery is growing. That’s because Dr. Aric Eckhardt retired at the…
ImpactLife responds to California wildfires with blood components
ImpactLife is urging Quad Citizens to donate blood in the wake of the devastating fires…
QCBJ Health Care Symposium returns Feb. 5 to Bettendorf’s Waterfront
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will host its second annual Health Care Symposium to…
