Brittany Sunderman’s story began with building bridges and, through Western Illinois University, she is now building bridges in an Illinois community. Sunderman, who graduated from WIU with a Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development in 2023, started her path working for a construction company in Seattle, WA. She traveled to Nicaragua on a […]
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 […]
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.
The Rock Island-Milan School District #41 is pleased to announce that our elementary, junior high schools, and high school will continue to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch […]
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 […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – VOTING IS ON! The Quad-City Times Best of the Quad-Cities 2024 has nominated Western Illinois University-Quad Cities for the category of “Best University/College in the Quad Cities.” Western Illinois University is honored to be nominated among the Quad Cities area colleges and universities that make our region known for offering outstanding […]
Congratulations to the North High Boys track relay team that took 2nd place at the Quad-City Times Bix 7 Battle Up Brady! Go Wildcats!
Rock Island Milan School District 41 is saying thanks! “Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ready to Rock the School Year event yesterday! As always, a BIG THANK YOU to Bikers 4 Backpacks! They collect backpacks with school supplies yearly for our students! We’ll see all our students back in the classroom […]
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.
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicking off, Leatherneck Athletics is proud to celebrate a rich history of connections to the Olympic Games. Leatherneck student-athletes and coaches have left a significant mark on the global sports stage throughout the years, from track and field to basketball to excellence in athletic training, WIU Athletics has […]
