Des Moines, Iowa, April 21, 2025 – Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the “People’s Pope, ” he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church. At MercyOne, we admire his […]
Western Illinois University is celebrating National Volunteer Week Monday, April 21 to Thursday, April 24. The Office of Student Engagement – Volunteer Programs and Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are partnering together to provide WIU student volunteers opportunities to participate in giving back to their community. National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and […]
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center and the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network raised he Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. The flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday, April 21, at […]
This week, Quad City Animal Welfare Center shining the spotlight on our amazing volunteers! They play a vital role in everything we do from enriching the lives of animals in our care, assisting at our Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, fostering animals in need, helping at events, cleaning, to supporting behind the scenes with administrative work. […]
Raise Some Dough! Wednesday, April 16, from 4-8 PM, head to Panera (4044 38th Ave, Moline, IL) and enjoy a meal that makes a difference! 25% of your total purchase will be donated to QCAWC when you: Dine In – Drive-Thru – Pick-Up or Get Delivery! Enter Promo Code FUND4U at checkout or show the […]
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Did you know that one mosquito bite could put your dog’s life at risk? Here’s how heartworm disease happens: A mosquito bites an infected dog and picks up tiny worms (microfilaria). The worms develop inside the mosquito and are passed to another dog through a bite. Over time, the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) honored former Thomson Federal Correctional Institution Officer Blake Schwarz on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and urged House leadership to swiftly pass the Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act. The legislation would help provide mental health support for corrections officers across the country […]
MOLINE, Ill. – Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is set to host the 2025 High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on Saturday, April 12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the competition begins promptly at 8 a.m. Seniors must RSVP to secure their spot in the competition by contacting their local MTI campus or visiting MidwestTech.edu. “Welding can […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence has announced the launch of its new Board Governance Series, a dynamic and flexible training opportunity designed to empower current, new, and aspiring nonprofit board members and leaders. The innovative six-part series begins in May 2025. Led and designed by industry experts, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), representing more than 100 million Americans over the age of 50, recently endorsed Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-6) Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act. The QUIET Act would require robocallers to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) technology and increase penalties for […]
