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QC Community Foundation offers $600k+ in 2026 scholarships
The Quad Cities Community Foundation announced it has opened up applications for more than 70 scholarship opportunities, totaling more than $600,000, for the 2026 academic year. High school seniors and graduates of all ages are eligible to apply. More information on…
QCBJ Newsmakers: MLB tabs TBK Complex as training partner
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
RI High school alumnus prepared to take charge at Harvard
As Interim President Alan Garber takes the helm at a Harvard University still reeling from…
QC November unemployment rate increases; so do jobs
The unemployment rate increased year over year in 11 Illinois metropolitan statistical areas in November…
Don’t miss 18-ton sea of ice sculptures at 2024 Icetravaganza
Quad Citians will find a sea of beautiful ice sculptures in downtown Davenport during the…
Better Health Foundation announces initial round of grants
The newly launched Better Health Foundation recently announced nearly $700,000 in grant awards to improve…
Augustana is the No. 9 best Midwest liberal arts school in 2024
Augustana College is ranked No. 9 on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s 2024 Best Colleges…
RI’s Artsy Bookworm to close little house store in three weeks
Independent Rock Island bookstore Artsy Bookworm will close its brick and mortar store later this…
Dog parks in QC to reopen between this Friday, Saturday
Dog parks across the region will be reopening this week. In late November, several dog…
BHC accepting nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame
The Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation is accepting nominations for its Class of 2024 Alumni…
American Power Systems to award a $5,000 STEM scholarship
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for the Thomas K.…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Union leaders want Justice Department to stop Thomson pay cuts
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) announced today, Jan. 3, it is calling on…
Big birds return: QC Bald Eagle Days will be Jan. 5-7
Thousands of Quad Citians are expected to get a look at the bald eagles this…
Rock Island to demo 3 downtown buildings
Three downtown Rock Island buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball, according to city officials.…
First QC baby of 2024 arrives at 12:04 p.m. Jan. 1
The Quad Cities’ first baby of 2024 arrived at 12:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1,…
