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QC gets lessons on power of sports tourism

John David wants people in the business community to remember this: Sports tourism is more than just getting people to a community and putting heads in beds in local hotels. Sports tourism is about education, quality of life, creating jobs,…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Tapestry Farms plants seeds to grow into Davenport HQ

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

QCBJ Newsmakers: McCarthy-Bush is ‘passing the baton’ to the next generation

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

Stanley Center sets cornerstones, seals time capsule

The Stanley Center for Peace and Security placed a time capsule behind three cornerstones to…

The Stanley Center for Peace and Security placed a time capsule behind three cornerstones to seal in the 122-year legacy of the site of its new headquarters. Its legacy grows as the first Living Building in Iowa and one of only 30 in the world.

QCBJ Newsmakers: Global technology leader VictoryXR

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

QCBJ Newsmakers: Happy Joe’s spreads magic across globe

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

Rock Island celebrates year of progress, partnerships

Not only was 2022 a “successful year” of investing in progress and building strong partnerships,…

Mayor State of the City address

Demolition moves into new phase on old Interstate 74 bridge 

The arduous process of dismantling the old Interstate 74 bridge quietly hit a milestone on…

George Ryan, the Interstate 74 corridor manager, discusses the ongoing demolition work on the old I-74 bridge at the Moline Rotary Club on Monday, Jan. 9.

John Deere first to allow farmers to repair own equipment

Upon purchasing a car or truck, imagine being told when repairs are needed that the…

John Deere machines are utilized in the field to help with the 2022 harvest in Illinois.

$300K grant will help fight gun violence in Davenport

Davenport has been “extraordinarily impacted” by gun violence for years, according to Davenport Police Chief…

Tony McCombie Q&A: House leader pledges to grow base

When the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is seated on Wednesday, Jan. 11, its new GOP…

QC Bald Eagle Days: It’s all about the animals

The eagles may have been the stars, but plenty of other animals got their time…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Eastern Iowa river towns sing blues over tripling railroad traffic

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

Skylight Luxury Lounge gives people ‘warm place to chill’

Just outside the new Skylight Luxury Lounge wine bar in Rock Island is a green…

Skylar Willingham, owner of the new Skylight Luxury Lounge in Rock Island, is shown with her brother Curtis Bell inside the new business on Thursday, Jan. 5. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

QCBJ Newsmakers: Bettendorf gets ahead of the sports tourism game

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

QCBJ Newsmakers: I-74 redevelopment rare opportunity, patience needed

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