The WIU and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ceremony that will unveil a gift by the late Arlington and Arlene Seymour, marking the future expansion of the Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC). “Gifts like the Seymours’ make the difference at Western Illinois University,” WIU Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics […]
The Bettendorf Public Library and SCORE of the Quad Cities are hosting a class on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 PM for local entrepreneurs. The free interactive workshop will give attendees an opportunity to talk and network with mentors and other entrepreneurs. October’s SCORE Business program will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located […]
Western Illinois University Building Service Worker Charles Eddington has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2022. Eddington was hired in his current position in August 1998. He is currently working in Malpass Library. According to his nominator, Eddington always tackles additional requests with enthusiasm and a […]
Genesis Health System will host the final Genesis ‘Walk in Wednesday’ hiring event of 2023 at their local campuses. Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of both Genesis Medical Center – Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA ) and Genesis Medical Center – Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL) […]
Thirty Davenport Community School District 8th grade students attended “Introduce a Student to Manufacturing” at John Deere Davenport Works. The students went on an educational tour where they learned about careers in the manufacturing industry and participated in hands-on activities.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to select Illinois as part of a Midwest hydrogen energy hub that will support energy needs and create good-paying jobs. “I was proud to stand alongside my Illinois colleagues to help make this historic clean energy initiative a reality so we can lower energy costs […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined a United Auto Workers (UAW) picket line with workers from UAW Local 1268 at the Belvidere Assembly Plant outside Rockford. “It was inspiring to be in Belvidere today and stand in solidarity with Local 1268 in their fight for higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplace conditions,” said Sorensen. “I […]
The Genesis FoodPlex was this year’s Quad City Times Bix 7 charity. Food is Medicine and this donation of $10,000 will help support food-insecure individuals and their families with access to healthy foods. The Quad-City Times is proud to give back to the community. Michelle Juehring, Quad-City Times Bix 7 Race Director, second from right, presents the […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on his vote to vacate the office of the Speaker. “Today, I solemnly joined my colleagues in voting to re-establish bipartisanship and to bring order back to the House of Representatives,” said Sorensen. “When I was first elected to Congress, I promised my neighbors that I would […]
Paula Sands, a local media mainstay for more than four decades on local airwaves, will step away from the camera when 2024 arrives. Sands announced her retirement after 41 years as the dominant ratings force on local television at the end of her titular ratings-topping talk show, “Paula Sands Live,” on Monday. “I plan to […]
