On Tuesday, May 16, one of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research – Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh – will give an informal presentation about living with or caring for someone with dementia. The event is free and open to the public. Author and professor of Gerontology & Family Services at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $416,363 for Augustana College to conduct a study to expand therapy for those with disorders related to language and communication. “Northwestern Illinois once again shows itself to be a leader in the area of expanding access to care for those who need it most,” said Sorensen. “I applaud Augustana College […]
Attention all taco lovers! Get ready for the newest addition to the Quad Cities food and bar scene – Dam Tacos! This unique taco concept will be opening on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5th, and it’s guaranteed to leave you saying, “I need some Dam Tacos!” Dam Tacos is a carry-out and delivery-only concept, […]
A peace rally to remember those injured and lost in the March 25 incident in Macomb will begin at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the brick courtyard behind the Western Illinois University Union. The event is being held prior to the 5:30 p.m. Prayer Walk the same day, which begins at the St. Francis […]
It’s a special week in the Davenport Community School District as we celebrate our 165th anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, we’re sharing a video of Virginia Wayne reflecting on her father, Jesse Day, and his impact as a track coach in the district and what the Jesse Day Relays represent for our community. https://youtu.be/G55nxOhcwzo
That’s so fetch! Rock Island High School Theatre & Music will be performing Mean Girls High Version the first week of May. Based on the motion picture film “Mean Girls” the Theatre Department will give its own spin on it. People have three days to see the show, May 4th – May 6th. Tickets are […]
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the 57th annual Wind Ensemble President’s Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The WIU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Bands Mike Fansler, will perform several world premiere […]
Soon it will be time for the St. Joe’s May Coffeehouse! I hope this email finds you enjoying our spring weather, major flooding notwithstanding. Maybe get that bike out for a spin, or visit the forest. Or just walk around your neighborhood. So as winter fades and spring takes over, we can gather for some […]
The City of Bettendorf is excited to announce that General Constructors, Inc. (GCI) of Bettendorf has been chosen out of three bidders to construct a large component of The Landing – a state-of-the-art aquatic facility – at the corner of 23rd Street and Middle Road. On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved […]
Congratulations to our RIMSD Parents of the Month for April! The district’s F.A.C.E team selects a parent/guardian each month that goes above and beyond! Read more why they ROCK! https://bit.ly/3NsY1DV Fabiola Cavazos – Rock Island Center for Math & Science Liz Funkhauser – Ridgewood Elementary School Tonya Willits – Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
