The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation. This significant investment from the Tracy Family Foundation will expand the WIU Autism Center of Excellence (WACE)’s staff to better support families in the west central Illinois region. WACE provides no-fee autism evaluations for children up […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd for the annual ‘State of the Schools’ address. Our Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Williams will recap the 2023-24 school year, and preview what to expect in 2024-25 and beyond!
Run with Carl is celebrating 30 Years! We’re celebrating 30 years of Run with Car, presented by Ascentra Credit Union! We are honored to carry on Carl’s legacy by bringing the community together to do something he loved most – running Register today to join us for our 30th anniversary at www.runwithcarl.com. See you on […]
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! […]
Genesis Health System’s Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring event returns from summer vacation TODAY! Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, Iowa ) and Genesis Medical Center—Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, Ill.) to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all clinical open […]
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 […]
CIMCO Paws to Recycle BONUS Give Back Day! Get ready for a fun-filled, fur-tastic day at Cimco Recycling in Milan, Saturday, August 24th, from 9am to 12pm, for a special event celebrating our Paws to Recycle Program. Bring your recyclables and choose to donate the proceeds to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC)! Cimco […]
Bettendorf High School Cheer Scratch Cupcake Sale to raise funds for new mats. Order through Aug. 30. Cupcake pick up is 5-6 pm, Fri., Sept. 20 in the BHS main lobby. Link to order – https://bit.ly/BHSCheerCupcakeFundraiser
