Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Moline, Illinois-based Fourth Wall Films have received a Mid-America Emmy® Award for their historical documentary film Resurrecting Forest Grove. Filmed over a decade, the historical documentary tells the story of a nearly collapsed 1878 one-room school in Bettendorf, Iowa and a decade-long effort to restore it to its 1920s appearance. “Forest Grove” tells […]
The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. at Committal Shelter 2. The keynote speaker will be Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Prosser, the senior enlisted advisor of First Army. Prosser has served in various armor, infantry and cavalry units throughout his career that began in […]
The Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) has achieved reaccreditation through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) as of October 2024. This marks the department’s first reaccreditation since its initial accreditation in 2019, showcasing commitment to upholding high standards in law enforcement. ILEAP, established by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a $400,000 grant to Augustana College to support efforts to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus. “No student should ever feel unsafe on campus,” said Sorensen. “It is our responsibility to provide our colleges and universities with the tools they need to create a safe environment where our future leaders can […]
Western Illinois University’s “Leathernecks Take Over Chicago” tour will be held in mid-November with a week-long series of events for alumni and friends. WIU will host six events between Nov. 18-23, in different suburbs throughout the Chicagoland area, culminating with a downtown social during the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. WIU Alumni Santa `93 and […]
November is National Senior Pet Month! Senior pets may have a little more silver, but they still have so much love to give! Adopting a senior pet means welcoming a calm, loyal companion who’s already mastered the art of snuggling. If you’re ready to open your heart and home, consider giving a senior pet their […]
Davenport Fall Home Show is going on today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds – Fair Center, 2815 W Locust St, Davenport. This free event is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to save BIG on all home improvement projects and meet with local and national vendors face to face, offering […]
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market is TODAY at QCCA Expo Center,2621 4th Ave, Rock Island, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fall antique and vintage market in its 30th year, features a line up of 70 outstanding vendors with antiques & vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular. The QCCA Expo Center will be overflowing with […]
Moline, Illinois – Cirque du Soleil announces its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe. CRYSTAL will make its Moline debut at Vibrant Arena at The Mark (1201 River Drive, Moline) from February […]
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen will rally grassroots supporters in Moline and Rock Falls for “Walk and Talk” community events to reach voters in Western Illinois. Media are invited to attend and Sorensen will be made available for questions. The stops are part of Sorensen’s “Good Neighbor Tour,” covering 14 counties in four […]
