Congressman Eric Sorensen joined his House Democratic colleagues to reintroduce H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill would restore and modernize the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and prevent states with a history of voter discrimination from erecting new barriers to the ballot box. “Here in Illinois, […]
Western Illinois University will host WIU Forensic Psychology Professor Kim McClure for a presentation titled “Wellness-Centered De-Escalation Skills for Professionals: A Cultural Context Approach” from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in Stipes Hall 121. This event, sponsored by the Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), is free and open to all students, faculty and staff. McClure specializes in Psychology […]
A grants submission deadline of Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 has been announced by The Rotary Club of Moline. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of Moline, Illinois and the surrounding Quad Cities Area, including the Quad Cities. Rotary will review applications that focus on youth at-risk, literacy, education events, poverty and hunger, […]
Monday, March 17 – Feeling Lucky $13 Adult Animal Adoptions! Starting Monday, March 17th through Saturday, March 22nd the QCAWC is offering $13 adoptions on all adult animals (some restrictions may apply). https://qcawc.org/adopt Is your house full but you still want to help? How about donating $13? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4PMM5TDBS4EUN
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will meet with Superintendent Todd Harlow and staff at the Rock Island County VAC Facility to learn about the essential services they provide to veterans in the Quad Cities region. During the visit, he will discuss opportunities to expand support for veterans at both the local and federal levels, including leveraging […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress this evening. “Every day I hear from my constituents who want me to find common sense solutions to lowering prices and securing the border. They want groceries to be cheaper, they want to afford their prescription drugs, […]
MercyOne proudly announces that 12 of our nurses from our owned and managed medical centers are among the 109 Iowa nurses recognized as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. Aleece Gebert – MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Amanda Phillips – Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Ashley Sunderman, BSN, RN – MercyOne Children’s Hospital Cassandra Porter – MercyOne Des […]
Project NOW’s Executive Director, Dwight Ford, will provide a community update on our “Lift NOW Center”—the emergency overnight shelter we opened in January (418 19th Street Rock Island) on Friday. Ford will provide numbers of those served, the communities served, as well as some success stories. There are 37 beds available for unhoused individuals and families […]
Davenport, Iowa, March 3, 2025 – Screening for colorectal cancer can save your life. Sixty percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided with proper screening. Unfortunately, some people allow the myths surrounding a colonoscopy to keep them from being proactive and getting screened for colorectal cancer. MercyOne Genesis is here to give you […]
The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 9 at the Western Illinois University Union Ballroom. The theme of this year’s 44th annual Geodeland Show is “Petrified Wood.” A featured display […]
