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Pro wrestling group brings community engagement to QC

When it comes to professional wrestling, Danny Maldonado has these words of wisdom — treat it as a business first and a passion second. “Loving wrestling is important, but passion alone will not sustain a promotion. You need a clear…

Forever Me restores confidence in cancer survivors

While October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Forever Me Cancer and Specialty Boutique in…

Birdies for Charity celebrates fundraising record

Clair Peterson compared the moment to Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams hitting a home…

Charles Freese, of DeWitt, Iowa, turns the winning key to start the new Lexus as part of the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity donor contest. Mr. Freese, who was sitting in for his golfing buddy Ken Goddard, had the lucky touch. Mr. Goddard, who was one of five contestants to guess the correct number of birdies this past summer, wins a two-year car lease donated to JDC by Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities. CREDIT STEVE TAPPA

Silvis Pump Track now open

“This is so cool.” That may have been the most repeated sentence in Silvis Saturday…

Rhett Pavelonis of Silvis rides on the new Silvis Pump Track during the park’s opening day on Saturday, Oct. 29.

I-80 Bridge project settles on ‘Final Four’ alternatives

A Quad Cities replacement for the 55-year-old Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will…

Tapestry Farms shows off its new ‘beautiful place’

Tapestry Farms has a new home that will help people, provide meeting space and office…

That 1,600-square-foot stone and brick building called The Cottage is now home to many operations for Tapestry Farms.

Mercado on Fifth sets records; seeks to top them in 2023

Mercado on Fifth reported a record-shattering 2022 season Wednesday, Oct. 26, just four days after…

The Day of the Day parade – a new addition to the offerings from Moline’s Mercado on Fifth – featured more than 80 entries celebrating the souls of lost family members.

In the Works: October 2022 construction projects around the QC

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Federal Point Apartments, 450 LeClaire Street, Davenport.

Northwest Bank & Trust to raise growth capital with new investors

Northwest Bank & Trust Co., headquartered in Davenport, has announced plans to raise additional capital…

Rock Island Arsenal leaders, lawmakers advance next big 3D innovation

It will probably be another six months before the world’s largest metal 3D printer is…

metal 3D printer seamless hatch for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle

How to weigh in on seven potential Interstate 80 Bridge crossings

A new Interstate 80 Bridge in the Quad Cities will move a step closer to…

YWCA to help older, homeless youth with housing  

A nearly quarter-million-dollar grant will allow the YWCA Quad Cities to expand its reach and…

Author Michael McCarty makes ‘scary, fun’ tribute to Quad Cities

It’s the Halloween season, and author Michael McCarty is making a “scary and fun” tribute…

Rebranded Quad City casinos thrive in digital, post-pandemic world

The future of the Quad Cities’ three casinos remains bright as the industry continues to…

Construction advances on new Rock Island federal building

After months and months of building design and underground infrastructure work, the new Rock Island…

Why do Women Lead Change? They ‘get things done’

Longtime Rock Island educator, disability advocate and NAACP leader Bonnie Ballard easily  recalls the day…