This season, we invite you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide a safe haven for homeless […]
On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:15 AM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will visit the Quad Cities International Airport to thank federal workers during the holiday season. Following his visit with the airport workers, Sorensen will host a press conference to preview the year ahead and reflect on 2024. Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House […]
Santa Claus and Davenport Fire Department present Santa and Mrs. Claus (via the DFD) making their annual visit to MercyOne Genesis Pediatrics on Christmas Eve, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, 1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport. Tuesday, December 24 at 9 a.m. will be the time and place for the event. MercyOne is a connected system of […]
Rock Island teachers Krystall Trice and Ramona Dixon had the honor of presenting at this year’s ESSA/Multilingual Conference!They discussed our district’s journey to building a comprehensive model for family and community engagement (FACE) and educated attendees on how to build, maintain, and sustain a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for FACE in schools or districts.Thanks […]
This morning, Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams joined Rock Island’s Earl Hanson Elementary School’s winter program to narrate a sound story, “The Snowy Day,” and our scholars did an impressive job showcasing their musical talents! We’ve been thrilled to witness scholars all across the district sharing their skills and gifts with the community at this year’s […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets! The holidays are magical, but they can also be tricky for our furry friends! Here are a few fun reminders to keep your pets safe and jolly: Christmas Trees: No chewing on limbs or needle droppings, please! They can be a hazard. Holiday Décor: Think pet-proof, like baby-proofing—safe […]
Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation (Bridge Investment) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a special event Dec. 17, hosted at Green Current Solutions, a transformative Bridge Investment borrower making a significant impact in sustainability. Led by Tammy Becker alongside Chad Pregracke, Green Current Solutions repurposes plastics recovered from waterways, transforming them into sustainable products like […]
Three Western Illinois University faculty have been awarded grants from the WIU Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects for Summer 2025. The grants amount to $9,000 and will be used toward professional advancement and the enhancement of teaching and research at WIU. Professors earning the grants and their research subjects, are: Seongchan Kim, […]
This season, Quad City Animal Welfare Center invites you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes investments he secured for clean drinking water infrastructure in Sherrard and Savanna. WRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. “Our small hometowns are a special place, filled with […]
