The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) has acquired the rights to the Athena Awards in the Quad Cities from Women Lead Change, which has hosted these awards in the Quad Cities since 2017. The Athena Awards were first introduced in the region in 2006. “We are pleased to transition these awards over to the […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University Associate Provost and Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies & Strategic Planning Mark Mossman has been chosen to partake in the year-long senior administrator’s program, Becoming a Provost Academy (BAPA) 2023, organized by the American Association of State Colleges and University (AASCU). The program commenced July […]
The Quad Cities favorite bakery-cafe Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie has revamped with an oh-so familiar name. Tiphanie’s will celebrate their expansion at 3pm on Wednesday, August 8 at 210 East 2nd Street. Many Quad Cities residents have recognized Tiphanie Cannon as the face behind Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie since its origin in 2014. […]
The Rock Island Artists’ Market has announced it will be hosting two events for the 2021 season. Join local artists, makers, and growers on Sunday from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of $3.2 million for clean drinking water and road infrastructure projects in two FY2024 House Appropriations bills. Sorensen requested funding for the projects in April. “To create healthier neighborhoods, safety and access to clean drinking water need to be top priorities,” said Sorensen. “I’m pleased to see this […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University, in partnership with Blackhawk Community College and local school districts, received a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs school districts. The grant will award 24 NOYCE STEM Teacher Scholarships over the next five years, and three scholars have already been selected for […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured the inclusion of $12.5 million in the FY2024 House Defense Appropriations Bill to support manufacturing jobs and develop new technologies in the Quad Cities area. “Service members and civilian workers in Northwestern Illinois continue to be a source of pride for our region, supporting our nation’s national defense and leading […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the new Trending Garden, sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and Jaycees of the Quad Cities. Construction is set to begin in August and a dedication is planned for September. The Trending Garden is designed to inspire creativity in home gardeners, showcasing what can be done […]
MUSCATINE – Climate is changing and demands for energy keep rising. Since October 2022, a group of local citizens have been meeting and planning for an organization to shine a light on a clean, bright future. Today they launched the Muscatine County Energy District, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of energy solutions specific […]
The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health clinic to serve our community in late 2023 & to meet the growing mental health needs of the Quad Cities and our larger region. Today Vera French announced its purchase and renovation of the first three floors of […]
