Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is a Quad Cities native from Rock Island, IL, and currently is a lifestyle reporter/host for Cincy Lifestyle on WCPO 9 in Cincinnati, OH. She earned her bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Critical Cultural Competence from the University of Iowa. She formerly worked as the […]
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) toured Project NOW’s Esperanza Center to greet teachers whose classrooms will benefit from $1.8 million in federal dollars they received in the form of a Head Start grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will provide early childhood education for families in the […]
Genesis’ Homeruns For Life returns to Modern Woodmen Park this Friday to honor Nathan Paustian, 12, of Durant, Iowa. Nathan has overcome enormous challenges to round the bases at the ballpark. Nathan Paustian loves a good knock-knock joke. Using his tablet-sized speech-generating device, he sets you up and delivers the punchline with a smile. Telling […]
Need an easy weeknight dinner? Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19th and head to PIZZA RANCH in Bettendorf between 5pm and 8pm to eat good food while supporting Bett Esports. No code or mention necessary. We will get 10% of ALL dine-in sales during that timeframe.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month: a time to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations for pets. Vaccinations are a vital part of a pet’s preventive healthcare and can help protect them from serious diseases, minimize the spread of disease, and even save their lives. The QCAWC holds a Vaccine & Wellness clinic every Wednesday […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area. “The decision to lay off employees from John Deere is a punch in the gut to my friends and neighbors here in the Quad Cities,” said Sorensen. “My heart goes […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast skies helped reduce the number of people needing care,” said […]
Nonprofit organizations throughout the region are invited to join Better Health Foundation CEO Missy Gowey for a Virtual Information Session on Monday, July 29, 2024, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., to learn more about an upcoming grant opportunity. The link to join the informational session is: https://zoom.us/j/93121782828?pwd=7nrgF9Te5s6pgmoZSkipP4FBwj9TV3.1 Call in: +309-205-3325 Meeting ID: 931 2178 2828 Passcode: […]
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Eric Sorensen’s (IL-17) bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which will require the federal government to only purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. The bill now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “Passage of my bipartisan All-American Flag Act […]
