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Rust Belt Americana honors local teachers
Teachers were praised. Around $30,000 was raised for a new scholarship fund, and antique dealers and collectors got ready for a big show in the Quad Cities. Those were some of the highlights of the Quad Cities Teacher Appreciation Night…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Iron Tee Golf making changes to enhance guest experience
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

$14M sports complex set to open in northern Bettendorf
Hundreds of young baseball players, their coaches and parents are about to visit the Quad…

QC Chamber, lawmakers celebrate game-changing ONSHORE Act
The Quad Cities Chamber and local members of Congress are celebrating President Biden’s inking of…

Jenelle Wolber named executive VP at REDEEM
The Revitalize and Develop East Moline (REDEEM) organization has a new executive vice president. Jenelle…

Sign up for QC Venture School; turn ideas into reality
Tippie College of Business is partnering with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) and the Eastern…

Clinton YWCA seeks Woman of Achievement Award nominees
CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton YWCA is seeking nominations for the 52nd Annual Woman of Achievement…

Mangieri joins Lane & Waterman as newest partner
Grace E. Mangieri is Lane & Waterman’s newest partner according to a press release from…

QCBJ Newsmakers: St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy merger is moving forward
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Sports tourism to have big impact on QC economy
Big sporting events are coming to the Quad Cities this year. Those events will bring…

RI Rotarians award $10,000 to seven QC nonprofits
Seven nonprofits serving Rock Island residents in sports, the arts, warm clothing, new shoes and…

Reynolds awards $14M in grants to expand child care options
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $14 million in new grant awards that will expand,…

Farm Rescue marks 20th anniversary of aiding farm families in 2025
Farm Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding farm and ranch families facing crises, will mark…

MercyOne Genesis observes 75th anniversary of the St. Elizabeth Hospital fire
Roy Porter takes a deep breath and gives his head a shake before remembering what…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Some progress in long effort to win QC passenger rail
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Time Bank completes acquisition of Northwest Bank
Time Bank of Park Ridge, Illinois, has completed its acquisition of approximately $225 million of…
