Autistic & Loved is OPENING Dec. 4 at 3811 Harrison Street, Suite 200, Davenport! We are so excited to officially have our launch date set for December 4th! This is an all day event from 9AM-5PM! Each child that comes to our launch will receive a free sensory toy to take home! Come and celebrate […]
The Better Health Foundation (BHF) appointed local business leader and community organizer Mr. Avery Pearl to its Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual meeting last week. Pearl, a 2024 QC Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree, is the West End Revitalization Coordinator in Rock Island, IL. He also serves as a strategic consultant to […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $520,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to make roads safer for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists in Macomb and Sterling. This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund regional and local initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious […]
Black Friday Record Store Day is taking place at Ragged Records in Davenport and Rock Island. Friday November 29th, 2024. Opfrom 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Both Ragged locations will be opening an hour early with a variety of exclusive limited edition Record Store Day titles. They will also have 20% off all used LPs, […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which expands Social Security benefits to workers, spouses, and others with eligible pensions. Sorensen is a vocal supporter of this legislation. “Social Security is a sacred promise to more than 100,000 of my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois who benefit from this […]
Project NOW, Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]
Hey, how about a pizza? You really can’t beat a great ‘za for comfort food. Whether it’s summer, winter, or anything in-between, there’s really nothing more certain that the delicious combo of malty crust, tangy sauce, gooey cheese and fresh toppings. Got your attention? You’re darn right we do. Now what you gonna do about […]
Western Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships. Isaac Jones of Table Grove finished first with an impressive time of 16:37. Meg Simmons, a freshman Agricultural […]
Esther Joy King officially begins as the Executive Director of YouthHope, a Christian ministry with 88 years of service to the Quad Cities. King follows in the footsteps of Mark Drake, who is retiring after 37 years. King is just the fourth Executive Director in the history of YouthHope’s service to the Quad Cities. Drake […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local nonprofits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 nonprofit professionals and volunteers—made up of teams from dozens of nonprofits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that […]
