Two of WQPT’s locally written and produced programs have been nominated for a Mid-American Regional Emmy Award, one of the most prestigious awards in television. The Categories for which WQPT was nominated include: DOCUMENTARY – HISTORICAL: Snapshots: Your Dutch Friend The story of how two young sisters, Juanita and Betty Wagner of Danville, Iowa […]
BETTENDORF, IOWA –August 23, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and K&K Hardware have teamed up again to offer guidance on effective ways to maintain homes. How to Fix It: Drywall will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. The free class is open to the public and will be held at the […]
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (August 2023) — From August 12-18, nearly 2,500 United Association members from throughout the U.S. and Canada converged upon Ann Arbor, Mich., for the annual Instructor Training Program (ITP). The ITP is a rigorous 5-year certification program with a mission of maintaining the highest level of quality craftsmanship within the plumbing and […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the administration’s $40 billion supplemental funding request, which includes resources to secure our border and address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country. “Central and Northwestern Illinoisians know that we need to secure our southern border and stop the flow of illegal drugs that have […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mayor Rod Davies, and other local officials toured Monmouth neighborhoods to inspect where lead water service lines will be replaced, highlighting Sorensen’s efforts to bring back nearly $1 million for the community’s drinking water infrastructure. “By investing in the infrastructure needed to provide clean and safe drinking water, the City of […]
Rock Island – August 28, 2023 – We are happy to announce an enlightening cinematic experience that will shed light on a long-standing injustice in American history. Join us on August 31 at 6:00 pm as we present “The Taking of Harris Neck,” a thought-provoking short documentary by director Kevin Mannens. After the screening, David […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University is continuing to focus on supporting students during their transition to college and finding academic success through the redevelopment of two support offices. “Through divisional realignment, the former Transition and Academic Skills Center has evolved into two separate functions, allowing staff to focus on vital areas supporting student development […]
Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the fall 2024 term. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. CST. “As the proud representative of many talented young people in Central and Northwestern Illinois, […]
East Moline Main Street’s Summer Concert series is kicking off at Runner’s Park 742 15th Avenue., East Moline! Free Concerts take place from 5 to 8 p.m. every Sunday through Aug. 27. Here’s the schedule: Aug. 20: Wild Oatz Aug. 27: Travis Reid Band Concerts are free and open to the public.
