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Black Hawk College’s renovated Building 2 ready for students
Rachel Savage is a big fan of Black Hawk College’s updated Building 2 on the Moline campus. That building just went through a massive $29 million renovation and expansion. The construction project created room for many of the college’s programs,…
West End makes progress in participatory budgeting process
West End Revitalization’s participatory budgeting process has entered a new phase on its way to…

EICC leader prepares to retire, ‘let life happen’
There is a framed photograph on the desk of Liang Chee Wee, the interim chancellor…

IHDA advances $11.5M 30-unit Aledo Northside Lofts development
ALEDO, Illinois – With Illinois Housing Development Authority approval of nearly $2.5 million in funding…

AKWAABA QC honors volunteers who are breaking barriers
Yessenia Luna loves helping people facing some of the toughest times of their lives. “I…

QCBJ wins 2025 AABP Editorial Excellence Awards
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal captured three top journalism awards – including a Best…

WWII vet Langrehr named a ‘Hometown Hero’ in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Henry Langrehr was remembered as a successful businessman, dedicated family man and…

Historic Aledo Opera House reopens on high note
ALEDO, Illinois – The historic Aledo Opera House is singing again. So is the growing…

Von Maur still climbing on USA Today Readers Choice 10BEST list
Von Maur has again been recognized among the best of the best U.S. department stores…

Hampton Inn gets new life with $2 million renovation
Dan Scott took a look at the updated Hampton Inn & Suites Moline – Quad…

Sorensen to share QC stories about cost of slashing health care
Congressman Eric Sorensen is pledging today to bring back to Washington the concerns shared this…

Live-Work Rock Island helps people find a place to call home
When Karen Buchanan heard about a program called Live-Work Rock Island that would help her…

Urban designer unveils ‘world-class’ Moline riverfront plan
MKSK Studios, the firm charged two years ago with creating a bold, unified vision for…

Revitalization plan will be ‘game-changer’ for East Moline
Many people who have businesses in downtown East Moline say they are hopeful for the…

Now at 30, Heritage Landscape is growing with the times
Thirty years ago, the husband-wife team of Troy and Jamie Lewis started Heritage Landscape Design…

JA honors leaders who help shape community
Dougal Nelson congratulated the four area business leaders and TV meteorologist who were honored during…
