MOLINE–On Thursday evening, The John Deere Foundation and River Bend Food Bank jointly hosted a celebration at The John Deere Pavilion to celebrate the conclusion of a 2-month long fundraising campaign. The match campaign, titled “Plowing a New Path to End Hunger,” began in August 2023 with a pledge from The John Deere Foundation to […]
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we rundown some great things to do in and around the Quad-Cities and you can listen to it here for free! Pokemon, Divas, Icetravaganza, live music and more populates this breezy winter Weekend, and we’ve got all […]
Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.
Western Illinois University Agriculture (Ag) Office Manager and Account Technician Barbara Woolam has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Year for 2023. Woolam started at WIU in May 2000 as a Facilities Management, Building Services secretary. Over the years, she demonstrated exceptional dedication and work ethic, leading to a […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – In anticipation of forecasted snow and high winds, Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are under a winter weather advisory Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan.9-10. During a weather advisory, the University will generally remain open, ensuring that campus buildings are accessible. However, it is the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to […]
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 the following River Bend Food Bank locations will be closed due to weather: -River Bend Food Bank Offices & Warehouse -River Bend Food Bank South Park Mall Food Pantry -River Bend Food Bank Muscatine Mobile Food Pantry
The impending Winter Storm Warning for the Quad-Cities region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are tips from Genesis emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe […]
The Atlas Collective bookstore and coffee bar is open at at 1801 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois. “The Atlas Collective is my passion project, and I am so excited to see it come to fruition,” said Kara Taghon, founder, CEO, and leader of the Atlas Collective team. “TAC offers a cozy, safe, joyful place where people […]
Gray Matters is ready to launch the First Responders Gray Matters Chapter! Thank you Det. Michael Griffin from the Moline Police Department for being the first to step up and speak out about first responder mental health. You are an advocate for us and we are very grateful for your voice today. Thank you! Our […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University Libraries have introduced the Resident and Visiting Fellows Program in collaboration with the WIU Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR). This program invites both WIU faculty members and scholars from other universities to establish a formal partnership with WIU Libraries for a semester or summer, engaging in focused […]
