Western Illinois University will host Valerie Cooper, associate professor of Religion and Society and Black Church Studies from Duke Divinity School, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Sandburg Theater for the 37th annual Mary Olive Woods lecture. Cooper’s lecture, “Segregated Sundays: How Racially Segregated Worship Feeds Political Divisions,” will focus on racial reconciliation […]
Join WQPT on September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a screening of excerpts from the film, A Reason to Live, and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States. A Reason to Live, is a powerful documentary on teen and […]
The Western Illinois University Black Alumni Council (WIU BAC) held its annual Black Alumni Weekend, featuring its 32nd annual picnic and Sunday brunch, during the first weekend of August 2024. The picnic, held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve in Midlothian, IL, boasted an attendance of several hundred alumni, ranging from […]
Show off your finned, feathered, and furry family member by entering our 2nd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto! Not only will you WIN bragging rights, but you will also have your pet featured in our 2025 calendar and the chance to win some cool prizes! New this year reserve a SPOT! […]
Visit Quad Cities announced on Monday a new addition to its self-guided destination products: The John Deere Trail, which showcases over ten points of interest featuring John Deere. Residents and visitors alike will embark on a self-guided journey through the rich heritage and innovations of John Deere. From exploring innovative products at the John Deere […]
The Doris & Victor Day Foundation Board awards $800,500 to 44 charitable organizations through its annual grants program. These organizations will, in turn, significantly impact the Quad Cities, enhancing the lives of its residents and contributing to its development. The contributions, a testament to the foundation’s long-term commitment, stemmed from a significant 10-million-dollar gift from […]
The NAACP chapter hosted its most recent Community Conversation on August 1st, 2024 at the Grace City Church in Rock Island. The community conversations are a way for the Rock Island-Milan community to meet RIMSD board members, and learn more about the district and education in general. The guest speaker was RIMSD #41 Board of […]
A group of national site consultants observed that our region boasts a strong and skilled labor pool, extensive experience in metals manufacturing, a wealth of legacy businesses and crucial access to raw materials during a recent Familiarization “Fam” Tour conducted by the Quad Cities Chamber. The group also said they were impressed with the cooperation between […]
Attention all community partners! The dates for the 2024 -2025 Community Power Hour sessions are available now! Please mark your calendars and prepare to join us for another year of connection, support, and partnership as we serve our families and the greater Quad Cities Community. The next meeting will be held on August 29th from […]
Congrats to Rock Island High School Senior, Mylie Shook, who just returned from a National Figure Skating Competition, where she placed 1st in Character and Theme Event, 2nd in Comedic Impression and Inflatable Finals, 3rd in Emotional and Theme Event Finals, and 4th in Inflatables and Lyrical Pop.
