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Russell Chairman and CEO Jim Russell and President Caitlin Russell pictured in Russell’s Quad Cities office. CREDIT TODD WELVAERT

Russell father-daughter team raises the family business to new heights

In Eastern Iowa, Russell may be one of the most recognized businesses of its kind. The 43-year-old company has designed and built structures serving sectors ranging from government and education to retail and hospitality — and beyond. Chairman and CEO…

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QCBJ Newsmakers: Republic launches Midwest expansion plan

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

Rock Island to build new clubhouse at Saukie Golf Course

Rock Island is preparing to replace a nearly century-old clubhouse at Saukie Golf Course thanks…

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Farm Show: Crowd braves the cold, sees ‘tools for the tool shed’

It was about 10 degrees below zero on Sunday morning, Jan. 14, and Zach Moritz…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Building tragedy hits many businesses in QC

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

Work surrounding the partial collapse of a downtown Davenport apartment building at 324 Main St. is entering a new phase.

‘War against hunger’ – Deere campaign raises $1.6M for meals

People who are struggling and in need of food are getting a helping hand through…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Crawford Company grows into west RI

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

Crawford Company

JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty

A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Arconic going private in $5.2B deal

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

Passion project – Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee shop opens

Kara Taghon is a lover of good books and good drinks. She has brought those…

Animal attraction – QC Bald Eagle Days brings in big crowd

The animals on display at the 2024 Quad Cities Bald Eagle Days event at the…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Whitey’s celebrates 90 years with ‘co-owners’

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

Whitey's Ice Cream

QCBJ Newsmakers: MLB tabs TBK Complex as training partner 

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

West End Rock Island

QCBJ Newsmakers: Isabel Bloom crafts gifts with ‘meaning’

This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…

QC visitor agencies’ projects win $20K in Iowa Tourism grants

A pair of new efforts to promote tourism in the Quad Cities is getting a…

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