The Western Illinois University Cybersecurity Center and the Cybersecurity Enthusiast Club are excited to host an industry expert for a presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity at noon on Friday, Dec. 6, in Stipes Hall 501. Ayobami Olatunji, a December 2023 WIU graduate with a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Systems, is a Security […]
Project Now Housing Stability and Homeless Prevention Programs are having an informational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the MLK Community Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island. Need more information? Contact EWilliams@projectnow.org or call (309) 793-6391, ext. 4030. We have state dollars to pay for housing for up to a year for qualified […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University is proud to announce its participation in GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, a day that encourages philanthropy and generosity to support meaningful causes. GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to inspire generosity worldwide. It provides an opportunity for friends […]
In honor of World Spay Day, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center is offering deeply discounted cat spay and neuter surgeries on two select Tuesdays this February! Mark your calendars for: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 and Tuesday, February 25th, 2025! For these special dates, we are offering Cat Spays for $30.00 and Cat Neuters for […]
Please join the Rock Island school community on Tuesday, November 26th at 6pm for the next Committee of the Whole meeting at Washington Jr. High School. We are looking for community input as part of Phase III of our Facilities Management Planning process. There will also be a performance inside the gym from the Washington […]
Black Friday Record Store Day is taking place at Ragged Records in Davenport and Rock Island. Friday November 29th, 2024. Opfrom 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Both Ragged locations will be opening an hour early with a variety of exclusive limited edition Record Store Day titles. They will also have 20% off all used LPs, […]
Western Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships. Isaac Jones of Table Grove finished first with an impressive time of 16:37. Meg Simmons, a freshman Agricultural […]
The Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center will host its first QueerVember with a wide variety of events to celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBT*QA community throughout November. The LGBT*QA Resource Center will pay homage to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with a solemn vigil dedicated to honoring the […]
Thanks to the Breakfast Optimist Club of Moline 114 Project NOW Head Start children will be receiving a complete winter outfit at no cost. Co-Chair of the club’s coats & shoes committee, Martin Schmidt, says this is the 10th year of providing the needed coats, shoes, tops, pants, gloves, and hats. “The Breakfast Optimist Club loves […]
It’s time to help out in the fight against hunger! Please click the link below and consider donating to RIHS’ cause for this year’s Student Hunger Drive! Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the high school. https://riverbendfoodbank.org/shd/rock-island/
