In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation has activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support response and recovery needs in the region. Donations to the fund are now being accepted at www.QCCommunityFoundation.org. Damage from flooding, high winds, and possible tornado activity […]
The QC Freedom Crawlers are teaming up with the Quad City Animal Welfare Center to “Fill the Jeeps” on Saturday, July 26 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Farm & Fleet in Moline (5900 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL 61265)! Stop by and check out the lineup of Jeeps at the store entrance, where QCAWC volunteers will be […]
After a one-year hiatus, MercyOne Genesis ‘Pack the Bus’ will return July 21 – 24. All donated items will be distributed to schools around the Quad Cities area to help families that may not have the resources to send their children to school with all the necessary supplies. “Pack the Bus” began in 2019 to […]
The loss of federal funding for public radio and public TV will mean WQPT-PBS would lose over half of its budget, and WVIK Quad Cities NPR would face a 13-percent cut in its annual revenue. Public media stations nationwide have been battling to save government funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides a […]
BETTENDORF, IA — This weekend, Bettendorf-based LandJet will support The Players Company, a group that wants to empower athletes to take control of their financial futures. The group soon discovered that financial literacy is, in fact, a community-wide challenge which needs to be addressed. That is why The Players Company is hosting “Hoops & Icons” […]
For the first time in 10 years, ComedySportz Quad Cities hosted the improv comedy world championships, and for the first time ever at their home at Moline’s Spotlight Theatre. After the July 9-12 tournament that saw performances by 18 other cities nationwide (including New York City, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and Twin Cities), the home […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Gray as the Interim Director, School of Accounting & Business Administration, effective June 30, 2025. “I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to the continued success of the College of Business & Technology and advancing the […]
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Meeko Sherman, 5, of Davenport, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, July 18. MercyOne Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of MercyOne Genesis physical therapy and rehabilitation patients. Friday, July 18, at the end […]
GAIN Camp 2025 will be held from July 14 to 18 in Davenport, Iowa. GAIN Camp offers high school students (9th through 12th grade) the opportunity to explore nursing and health care careers. The camp aims to inspire and educate campers through an exciting week-long experience, where participants will engage directly with various nursing and […]
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Join us for QCAWC Kids Crafting Day – a FREE open house style event celebrating National Craft for Your Local Shelter Day! Create fun toys and goodies for our shelter pets at DIY craft stations! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center – 724 2nd Ave W, Milan Saturday, July […]
