August 8th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Beginning this month, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) is accepting applications from high school students in Northwest and Central Illinois seeking a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for fall 2023. The deadline for applications will be September 30, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., which is earlier than previous years. “Whether following in the footsteps of a […]
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August 7th, 2022
Art
Come and enjoy being surrounded by Freddy’s flower arrangements specifically inspired by some of his favorite songs from the Great American Songbook at the Tunes & Blooms event on August 14 at The Hauberg Estate in Rock Island! Freddy will be at the grand piano playing the songs that coordinate with each inspired arrangement. You’ll […]
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August 2nd, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Quad City Strikers Soccer Club is excited to announce the opportunity for our players to attend training sessions with coach Andrew Piotter again this fall. Andrew will be offering a program developed to build each players confidence with the ball and love for the game. Through targeted games and practices participants will not only increase […]
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July 31st, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
QC native Soultru will release his EP “The Truth” with special performances from Jim Swim & Kumate on September 24 at The Redstone Room! After “The Truth” EP was released Soultru was unable to host a proper in-person release show and the time has come to celebrate! This project was released in October of 2020, […]
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July 29th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Quad City Strikers Soccer Club is excited to announce the opportunity for our players to attend training sessions with coach Andrew Piotter again this fall. Andrew will be offering a program developed to build each players confidence with the ball and love for the game. Through targeted games and practices participants will not only increase […]
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July 25th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
The ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Funding Study Closes July 25. Please take this short survey if you live, work, own property, or a business in Rock Island. This once-in-a-lifetime federal funding is important, and City leaders want to hear from you. The survey is about broad funding priorities for ARPA dollars. The Library is […]
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July 25th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped pass an Appropriations legislative package for Fiscal Year 2023. Congresswoman Bustos secured local wins in each of the six bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services, General Government; Interior-Environment; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Transportation-HUD. The package […]
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July 25th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
IowaWORKS, will host “Opportunity Knocks Monday,” July 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport. The weekly hiring event is held every Monday with a diverse group of employers each week. The lineup of employers for July 25 are: Gerdau – Hiring for laborers, electrical techs, maintenance techs, plant controller, shift supervisor, maintenance supervisor, rolling […]
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July 19th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
A new monthly support group is being formed in Rock Island for families and friends of those incarcerated. The group is called 1 By 1 Foundation and its founder, Deacon Tim Granet, is inviting anyone who has a loved one behind bars to attend the first meeting—see attached flyer. The meeting is being held Saturday, […]
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July 18th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Join the UTHS coaching staff and players for the Future Panther Soccer Camp! Camp starts tomorrow from 6-7:30pm at Panther Pitch, for all girls and boys going into grades 2-8. You can signup and pay tomorrow at Panther Pitch before camp starts! This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, interact with the high […]
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