More support from the local community is coming to the Rock Island Academy (RIA), in the form of a partnership with United Way Quad Cities (UWQC). RIA has been selected as one of five Quad City area schools to be part of UWQC’s ‘Communities in Schools’ initiative. According to UWQC, ‘Communities in Schools’ is a […]
The directors of the Snapdragon Book Foundation are excited to announce Rock Island Academy as the beneficiary of this year’s Next Up program! Every September, we showcase the school library that would have received a grant in May if we had enough funds. We provide 100% of all donations during the month of September directly […]
Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Paint Your Pet Howliday Pawty for QCAWC, hosted by Create Quad Cities Powered By Paint Nite on Friday, November 1st at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom! Paint a pre-sketched 16×20 canvas of your beloved pet! Feel free to give your pet a festive touch with holiday flair—like a […]
Join Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan for a Spooktacular Event! Happy Howl-O-Ween Donation Drive & Microchip Your BOO! Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM – 11 AM at Hy-Vee (1823 East Kimberly, Davenport, IA). Help us FILL the QCAWC Van with much-needed donations while you shop at Hy-Vee! Every item you give makes a big […]
Are you ready to be terrified? To have your core shaken? Then you must check out the scariest haunted attraction in the QCA before it’s too late — Terror At Skellington Manor, running weekend nights through Halloween! Skellington Manor, located at 420 18th Street Rock Island, was built in the late 1800’s and was previously […]
Every Wednesday at Wake, 2529 5th Ave., Rock Island, you can join other vinyl junkies and spin some records from 4-9pm. You bring your own wax, sign up for a 20 minute set, anything goes. Keep an eye out on here for themed nights and other wax updates.
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen, running for reelection in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, joined Rock Island County farmers to accept an official endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau’s political action committee, ACTIVATOR. “For over 20 years as a meteorologist, I worked to protect family farmers from dangerous storms—now, I’m fighting to protect their livelihoods in Congress,” said Sorensen. “I’m honored […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen will join Rock Island County farmers and Illinois Farm Bureau leaders a family farm in Taylor Ridge, where they will discuss the status of the farm bill, the effects of severe weather on farms, and Sorensen’s efforts on behalf of Illinois producers. This visit follows the endorsement of Sorensen’s campaign by the Illinois […]
FIV Cats are Positively Adoptable! Cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) can live long, healthy, and happy lives—just like any other cat! All they need is love, care, and a forever family. Come meet Gilbert and our FIV-positive cats and discover why they’re just as adoptable as any other feline friend! Get ready for a paws-itively […]
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 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 P.M CT. “These institutions shape our future leaders, and I’m excited to help our local high […]
