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QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Figge art display is ‘proud new symbol for our community’

The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and most noteworthy stories we covered in 2025 across the Quad Cities region. Each story also includes a small update on the topic or news event.…

Illinois DOT ready to do what it takes to win QC passenger rail

The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and most…

passenger rail

After pivotal year, Grow QC, chamber seek more in 2026

As the bi-state region enters 2026, the Quad Cities Chamber and its Grow Quad Cities…

Grow Quad Cities Quad Cities Chamber

State 18 brings ‘good vibes’ to downtown Bettendorf

State 18 – a new bar that features a golf simulator and an outdoor patio…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Project Gateway Phase 2 lifts off soon

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: WIU-QC campus moving forward

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the…

Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program

Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high…

MRCF announces new partnership in grant awards

The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) and Old National Bank Wealth Management (ONB) are partnering…

Molly Foley Moline Regional Community Foundation grants

12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants

The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…

Woodward trust grants scholarships Quad Cities Community Foundation C-RAC QC River Connections Grants

Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning

Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…

East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event

The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes…

World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup qualifying

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mitchell joins RI-based Fontaine Consulting

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new…

Tractor Supply Company 4-H

AAA offers Tow to Go service to prevent impaired driving

In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season, AAA is…

Tow to Go AAA

LeClaire gets ready for last-minute shoppers

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Businesses in this community are getting ready for last-minute shoppers during the…