Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), visited Rock Island Arsenal to discuss current manufacturing operations and how Congress can continue to support the Arsenal. Duckworth and Sorensen met Arsenal Leadership, including LTG Mark Landes, Commanding General, First Army, […]
Hollywood is coming to the Quad Cities! Join us on Thursday October 24 for an evening with filmmaker Andrew Davis, director of classics like THE FUGITIVE, HOLES, and UNDER SIEGE. Andrew Davis and author Jeff Biggers will visit The Last Picture House to celebrate the release of their newest novel, “Disturbing the Bones”, accompanied by […]
MILAN, IL. — FOL-DA-TANK®, an originator of top-quality portable water tanks and related emergency response technology, based in Milan, is helping East Coast communities devastated by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. FOL-DA-TANK® has sent a number of supplies to help the communities, including 70 3,000 gallon pillow tanks for water needs, a number of folding […]
“Shrek: The Musical” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a […]
Local, state and national elections will be Nov. 5. For our democracy to thrive, it is important for everyone to learn about the issues, register to vote and go to the polls. One Human Family of the QCA, a community-based human rights organization, will offer that opportunity in a fun way — and help raise […]
The Odyssey Experience is playing at Davenport Junior Theatre from Saturday, October 12th through October 20th at 1 & 4pm on Saturdays, and 3pm on Sundays. The interactive 60-minute play is based on Homer’s epic The Odyssey. The Junior Theatre cast includes 24 students ages 10–18 led by our Artistic Director, Ashley Becher. “I’m so excited for audiences […]
Visit Quad Cities will host the 2024 Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Regional Championships will be held on October 10-12, 2024, in Rock Island, Illinois. This highly anticipated tournament will feature four of the 24 divisions across the country, with 160 boats (160 anglers and 160 co-anglers) competing on Mississippi River pools 13-17. Some […]
WQPT PBS is seeking volunteers for Imagination Station, their biggest children’s event of the year. Held on Saturday, October 19th, with thousands of children attending, volunteers will assist with set-up, activity stations, costumed PBS characters, and other fun tasks. “It was the best day of my life!” That’s what one of WQPT’s guests once said […]
Show off your finned, feathered, and furry family member by entering our 2nd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto! Not only will you WIN bragging rights, but you will also have your pet featured in our 2025 calendar and the chance to win some cool prizes! New this year reserve a SPOT! Pick […]
The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence (WACE) was recently announced as a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. WIU Speech Pathology and Audiology Instructor and WACE Co-Coordinator Nicole Pierson attended the Community Foundation’s awards presentation on Tuesday, August 13. “The Community Foundation works […]
