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QC Community Foundation offers women and wealth panel
The Quad Cities Community Foundation will host a Women and Wealth – Purposeful Planning for Giving and Legacy panel conversation on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at its offices at 852 Middle Road, Suite 100, Bettendorf. The free event will feature a…
United Way CEO pens kids’ book, creates a Power Pack for literacy
Rene Gellerman sees an early childhood literacy crisis in the Quad Cities area. As president…

Mathews to lead NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley
Mark Mathews will become the second executive director to lead NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley replacing…

John Deere employees set another record for volunteer hours, giving
John Deere employees worldwide set another record for employee giving in 2024 by besting by…

Augustana tabs Kempker for new Center for Engaged Learning
Erin Kempker will lead Augustana College’s newly launched Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship.…

‘Powerful alliance’ created; Bush Construction acquires UIC
Bush Construction has expanded its business reach to St. Louis with the acquisition of a…

Renovation work complete at Rock Island City Hall
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms loves everything about the renovated Rock Island City Hall building…

Silvis’ Cervantes joins QC airport authority board of commissioners
Former Silvis alderman and retired longtime Rock Island Arsenal employee Charles Cervantes was appointed by…

Junior Achievement recruiting teams for annual JA Bowl-A-Thon
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland has announced plans for its annual JA Bowl-A-Thon in…

Wreaths Across America ceremony will be in the QC
The Rock Island National Cemetery will participate in the national Wreaths Across America program and…

Music acts named for Clinton’s Tailgate N’ Tallboys
CLINTON, Iowa – Next summer’s country music fest in this community will feature some top…

Mindrup makes history after being named WIU’s 13th president
When Kristi Mindrup was unanimously selected on Friday, Dec. 6, as the 13th president of…

Dental Care at The Plex opens in Bettendorf
As the business district near the TBK Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf continues to grow,…

Christmas in LeClaire: Fest filled with shopping, great weather
LECLAIRE – Sharon Burds had a big day of shopping on Saturday, Dec. 7, during…

2024’s Most Influential Leaders
About the QCBJ’s 2024 Most Influential list The QCBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the Quad…

‘Yeah, baby,’ Ploehn is QC’s Most Influential Leader
For Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn the key to success in government, economic development, community…
