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Sweet ‘magic’ returns as Chocolate Manor reopens in Davenport
Life may not always be like a box of chocolates, but they make life a little sweeter and magical. That’s the view of the new owners of a longtime chocolate retail shop that has found new life. The Chocolate Manor,…
QCBJ Newsmakers: 50th anniversary shines spotlight on CASI
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
QCBJ Newsmakers: ‘Fiber for Farms’ progresses at different speeds
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Grasshoppers Gatherings jumps into the event venue business
LeCLAIRE – The Grasshoppers “family” of businesses owned by LeClaire residents and investors Rodney and…

Valley Construction paves way to record year in 2023
The completion of several high-dollar, high-profile road projects across the Quad Cities region helped push…

YMCA scores with urban soccer plan for downtown Davenport
An idea that the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has been kicking around the…

Analysis focuses on child care challenges in Clinton area
CLINTON, Iowa – “Child care is economic development.” That’s the message from an official with…

Vibrant, walkable, livable Moline riverfront tops QC wish lists
Quad Citians want to see a well-connected, inclusive, walkable, bikeable and livable downtown Moline riverfront…

New Catholic school, church building ‘Arc’ to Bettendorf’s future
From growing up in the Diocese of Davenport, Andy Craig was aware of the parochial…

Higgins Hall: St. Ambrose completes $11.5M renovation on building
A historic building on the St. Ambrose University campus in Davenport is getting a new…

GUEST COLUMN: Beware of fake holiday shipping emails, texts
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your…

‘It’s fantastic’ – new Vibrant Coffeehouse set to open Dec. 19
Jennie Powless calls the new Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen in Bettendorf a warm, welcoming and…

Oak St. Health opens its first clinic in QC
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-East Moline, looked over a new health care clinic in Moline…

Modern Woodmen insuring its future with ads for today’s moms
Modern Woodmen of America is turning heads with a new pioneering major brand campaign designed…

‘Innovator, leader’- Waste Commission of Scott Co.’s Morris retires
The last few days of November were a busy, hectic time for Kathy Morris as…

‘This is a home run’ – new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf opens
Dan Huber looked over the new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf hotel on Tuesday night, Dec.…
