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MercyOne reports 8,592 births, girls outnumber boys
MercyOne Birth Centers across Iowa and Illinois welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025, with girls slightly outnumbering boys. The health system reported 4,321 girls, 4,271 boys, and 133 sets of twins born system-wide. Locally, the MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center’s Birth…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
