The Bettendorf Public Library’s Trax in the Stax program is returning to in-person programming on Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The unique music listening event will feature librarian Lucas Berns as he offers attendees a brief introduction to the popular “Rough Guide” CD series. The free event will take place at the Bettendorf Public […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of Western Illinois University’s outstanding academic programs and student success programs, along with its stellar faculty and staff, WIU has been recognized for the 18th consecutive year as a “Best Midwestern College” from The Princeton Review. Western is one of only three Illinois public institutions and one of 158 regional public […]
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, when libraries everywhere remind residents about the awesome benefits of a simple plastic library card. Rock Island Public Library offers insider tips on using that card through free “library university” online courses. The four Library University sessions are offered at 2:00 pm on Tuesdays in September via the […]
Fall is falling into the Quad-Cities! The weather is getting crisper, the sweaters are coming out, the pumpkin spice is beginning to invade! And there’s plenty of positive news dropping like so many golden, orange and rust leaves. There’s always a lot of great things happening in the Quad-Cities, and every month, we here at […]
Join Davenport Public Library on Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 pm at Main (321 N. Main St.) for a job searching workshop aimed to provide job seekers with practical tools and lessons on digital skills that can help you find a job or grow your career. Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn […]
The first of several memorials to a beloved Western Illinois University Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) chair and professor emeritus was placed at Horn Field Campus last week. Frank “Doc” Lupton passed away in March in Minnesota. During his tenure at WIU (1971-1993), Lupton led WIU’s RPTA department, as well as its semester-long field […]
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting Monday, September 13th at 6:30 pm. Dan Foley, a local genealogist, will be presenting on how to publish your genealogy. This program is scheduled to be held in person at the Main Library […]
MACOMB, IL — Celebrating Town & Gown, the annual signature Western Illinois University and Macomb community event, will kick off 2021 WIU Homecoming activities Thursday, Sept. 23 and include the latest Rocky on Parade unveiling. The event is hosted by WIU and the City of Macomb. This year’s event is the inaugural Town & Gown […]
The McDonough County Quality of Life Youth Task Force is hosting a special event for area students to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 10, in Macomb’s Chandler Park. The event will feature opportunities for local students to attend with their school to […]
Sign up today for Brad Bisbey’s 4 day Urban Sketching Seminar starting September 9th at Bereskin Gallery And Art Academy! Master your tools and become versed in poetry of line and texture during the course, held at 2967 State St., Bettendorf. Class fee $135.00 This course is sure to take you through the steps to […]
