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‘Building A Brighter Future’ – Work begins on child daycare center
A new $15.7 million child daycare center in Rock Island will be a state-of-the-art learning facility and “help shape the future of the Quad Cities.” Those were some of the praises placed on the new Skip-A-Long Childhood Center, which is…
Deere’s downsizing hurts
Editor’s note: This editorial appeared in the July 22, 2024, print edition of the QCBJ.…
Per Mar Services ranks 14th in SDM’s 2024 Top Systems Report
Per Mar Security, headquartered in Davenport, announced it is ranked 14th on SDM’s 2024 Top…
Rock Island announces Tell On Your Neighbor Awards
Each year, residents in Rock Island are encouraged to Tell On Your Neighbor by nominating…
Quad Cities Area Family Fair set for for Aug. 3
The Quad Cities Area Family Fair – a resource for families with special needs –…
In the Works: July 2024 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
RI County Democratic Party leaders back VP Harris presidential bid
Members of the Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee have unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala…
Planned solar energy project gets praise, questions, some critics
CAMANCHE, Iowa – A massive $216 million solar energy project will create hundreds of construction…
Deere’s salaried job cuts impact 170 in Iowa alone
While John Deere remains silent on the scope and size of the workforce reductions it…
HNI Corp. reports $36M earnings in 2Q, predicts record year
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced net sales of $623.7 million and net income of…
Report: QC unemployment grows to 5% in June
The unemployment rate grew to 5% and job numbers fell in June in the Quad…
Rock Island Library hosts Pay What You Want Book Sale this weekend
It’s a little like Christmas in July for book lovers – a book sale where…
Bally’s agrees to $4.6 billion deal with hedge fund Standard General
The Bally’s Corporation, which owns Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, has…
Anika Martin: Championing community impact through Birdies for Charity
No wonder Anika Martin is so at home in her new role as manager of…
John Deere’s downsizing hurts
The spate of layoffs from John Deere has us and others concerned about the farm…
Understanding how DOL’s salary threshold changes will impact businesses
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently enacted changes to the salary threshold for exempt…
