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Davenport Junior Theatre names Jessica Sheridan as artistic director
Davenport Junior Theatre, Inc. has appointed Jessica Sheridan as its new managing artistic director, the organization announced on social media. Ms. Sheridan brings extensive credentials to the role, including a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from St. Ambrose University and…
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…

Duck Creek Tire & Service opens in ‘amazing building’
The new Duck Creek Tire & Service site in northern Bettendorf is open for business…

Palmer College taps new institutional advancement leader
Palmer College of Chiropractic will see a shift in its executive leadership this month as Barbara…

Marco’s Pizza closes four of its Iowa locations, including in Davenport
Marco’s Pizza has closed four of its Iowa locations, including its location at 3833 N.…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mayor: McKee Plaza becomes a ‘dynamic center for innovation’
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…

Mayor, council get set for big jobs in Davenport
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon “set the stage” on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for upcoming city government…

Rechristened Augustana DEI office spotlights diversity
Augustana College’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has a new name to reflect its…





