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

Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing
“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…

Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1
A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…

Augustana College to acquire Trinity College of Nursing
*** UPDATED STORY HERE **** Augustana College announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that…

Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…

QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season
The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…

Grow QC; Alternating Currents win RDA & Bechtel grants
Grow Quad Cities has received grants from the Bechtel Trusts of $100,000 per year to…

ABI’s 2025 Ten Leaders to Know
This month’s Business Monthly highlights something at the core of ABI’s mission: leadership. Our “10…

Orion Technical College approved for new online programs
Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding…

EICC honored for excellence in education
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) was recently honored by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple…

Twin State Technical wins 2025 W3 Awards for local projects
Twin State Technical Services has been honored with two international digital excellence awards for websites…

UnityPoint Health names new chief medical officer
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Peter George as its new…

Knox College names Jones new CFO
GALESBURG, Ill. — Knox College announced that Scott Jones will join the college as chief…

Project NOW to host memorial service Friday
Project NOW and Christian Care will host its annual memorial service Friday morning, commemorating those…

St. Ambrose names new leadership team
St. Ambrose University announced the addition of four senior leaders and an expanded role for…





