Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $602,799 for the Regional Office of Education (ROE) #26 to expand distance learning opportunities to students in rural communities. “Creating opportunities for our neighbors who live in our rural communities remains a top priority for me,” said Sorensen. “This investment from […]
The Putnam Museum is excited to invite you to theur 2024 Putnam Gala, Mysteries of the Museum. Join them on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Putnam Grand Lobby for an exclusive first look at a newly discovered, rare artifact from the historic Putnam collection. In addition to this exciting reveal, guests […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country. “In those moments where women have to make incredibly difficult decisions, they deserve […]
Davenport, IA (February 16, 2024) – The spring grant cycle deadline for nonprofit organizations in the greater Quad Cities region seeking funding from the Better Health Foundation (BHF) is open. Applicants have until Friday, March 1, 2024 to submit a completed online Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for consideration of an Innovation Grant. The Better Health […]
On February 15, 2024 the Quad Cities will sip on martini samples from local establishments to support a mission of Preventing Lost Potential™! You will spend an evening sipping with our area’s best martini samples while supporting a great cause! The 2024 Martini Shake Off™ presented by IMEG CORP. will feature delicious appetizers, incredible silent […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, promoted clean energy investments going to rural communities and highlighted his work to strengthen Illinois agriculture. Sorensen joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Senior Advisor Cindy Axne and Rural Development State Director Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to highlight clean energy investments on local farms made […]
The LeClaire Community Library will be recarpeted and painted in February 2024, with preparations underway now. This project will result in a unified color palette throughout the building, and better flow and flexibility in the library space. It was financed by the City of LeClaire, with assistance from the Friends of LeClaire Community Library. This […]
Friendship Manor has partnered with the Rock Island Community Foundation to be their FIRST nonprofit entity to establish an Agency Endowment Fund with the Foundation. This Endowment Fund will help support Friendship Manor’s charitable care mission, enabling the Manor to continue its hallmark virtue of never asking a resident to leave, simply because they’ve outlived […]
The community is invited to a special screening of With This Light, a documentary about Sister Maria Rosa Leggol of Honduras. Over the course of 70 years, Sister Maria Rosa helped over 87,000 Honduran children escape poverty and violence through an ecosystem of social, educational and entrepreneurial projects, inspiring an international network of supporters. The […]
Impress your Valentine by gifting them a made with LOVE gift this season at Kavanaugh’s! They will have tons of local amazing vendors at the Hilltop providing fantastic items for sale. Support your local artists & makers while enjoying a beverage from the Kavanaugh’s bar. Chevin’s Kitchen & Catering will be serving up delicious food […]
