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Chamber sets 2026 legislative forums, QC priorities
The Quad Cities Chamber kicks off its annual legislative forums on Friday, Jan. 23, with a laundry list of federal, state and local 2026 legislative priorities that includes promoting Quad Cities passenger rail. The event series will feature local leaders…
$6M grant to help Davenport improve traffic safety
The City of Davenport has been awarded $6 million in federal funding to improve safety…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Deere spotlights Plant-of-the-Year workers
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
Davenport among best US cities for 1st-time Homebuyers
Davenport is No. 5 on the 2026 Neighbors Bank Best U.S. Cities for First-Time Homebuyers…
Flip’s Pancake House turns to Rock Island to expand
Madison Witherspoon was busy serving up a plate of pancakes to customers during her first…
Whitey’s Ice Cream expands with second Bettendorf store
Whitey’s Ice Cream is open for business near The Plex area in northern Bettendorf. The…
Farm & Fleet recognized by Newsweek, USA Today
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has won a pair of national honors recognizing its website, farmandfleet.com,…
2026 HousingIowa Award nominations sought by IFA
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is seeking nominations for the 19th…
River Action opens nominations for the 2026 Eddy Awards
River Action is accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Eddy Awards, which celebrate exceptional contributions…
Centennial Bridge meeting set for Jan. 28
Quad Citians soon will get the chance to see and hear plans to perhaps eventually…
‘Muscatine momentum’ builds with MUSCO Sports Center
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new $7.5 million MUSCO Sports Center here isn’t just a place…
NFIB Voting Hub empowering Iowa small business owners
The National Federation of Independent Business has rolled out a new, comprehensive NFIB Voting Hub.…
MercyOne reports 8,592 births, girls outnumber boys
MercyOne Birth Centers across Iowa and Illinois welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025, with girls slightly…
WIU’s von Kaenel named COAP Employee of the Month
Jennifer von Kaenel, Western Illinois University’s director of corporate and foundation relations, has been named…
QC Chamber opens Generation Next 2026 registration
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for the 2026 Generation Next cohort,…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Shareholders approve HNI Corp., Steelcase deal
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
