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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…

ONSHORE Sorensen Miller-Meeks chamber

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…

St. Ambrose agreement

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…

Rock Island Rotary

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,…

child care grants

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…

Northwest Bank Time Bank