February 8th, 2023
Rock Island
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation is partnering with the Moline Public Schools Foundation and Alleman Catholic High School to host “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About College Planning” with Heidi Huiskamp Collins. This free presentation will be held on February 21 starting at 6:00pm in the Galve Rooms/Gerber Center of Augustana College. The event […]
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February 8th, 2023
Davenport
The application period for the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is now open! The scholarship is a merit-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Every year, the scholarship awards one local Quad-Cities student $5,000 to pursue their education. Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. […]
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February 8th, 2023
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University’s spring-to-spring new freshmen class has increased 18.18% from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023, and new transfer students have increased 18.75%, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. International student enrollment and graduate enrollment also increased, with total international undergraduate headcount at 191, compared to 120 […]
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February 8th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Join us for TWO 3-D Printing events using our new 3-D printing pens! This free activity is offered through our Project Next Generation (PNG) grant for STEM/STEAM education activities for ages 8 through 18! February 13: 3pm to 4pm, Downtown Library Children’s Room, 401 19th Street February 20: 6pm to 7pm, Southwest Branch Community Rm, […]
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February 8th, 2023
Davenport
Governor Kim Reynolds announced during her Condition of the State address a new $15 million round of funding targeted at growing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across high-demand fields in health care. The expanded Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program will support more programs that help Iowa meet the demand of its health care workforce. First introduced […]
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February 8th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this top selling American rock group of the 70’s is “COMIN’ TO YOUR TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT DOWN.” Grand Funk Railroad is extremely excited to be touring in 2022 marking a 53-year milestone. After playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2021, […]
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February 7th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
This month’s Brown Bag Lunch at the Bettendorf Public Library will welcome The Connection. The musical group is a three-piece band which play a unique blend of popular musical styles, including light rock, country, and familiar standards. The lunchtime concert welcomes attendees to bring along a meal to enjoy alongside the music and offers free […]
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February 7th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Drop into the Downtown Rock Island Library Children’s Room between Feb. 1 and Feb. 11 to make Valentine cards for our homebound patrons. Supplies will be provided. Thanks to a service project by Seton School students, we have more than 200 cards so far (above photo), but let’s keep the friendship circle going! Open to […]
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February 7th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is headed to Davenport’s Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18. TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets! Questions? 563-326-8500; boxoffice@riverctr.com. OH WHAT A NIGHT! Is a blockbuster musical revue […]
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February 7th, 2023
Davenport
Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a second round of grant awards targeted at supporting child care slots through meaningful business incentives. A total of $443,234 will be awarded through Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support five projects involving 11 participating businesses that will help create […]
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