The Doris & Victor Day Foundation Board awards $800,500 to 44 charitable organizations through its annual grants program. These organizations will, in turn, significantly impact the Quad Cities, enhancing the lives of its residents and contributing to its development. The contributions, a testament to the foundation’s long-term commitment, stemmed from a significant 10-million-dollar gift from […]
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 […]
A group of national site consultants observed that our region boasts a strong and skilled labor pool, extensive experience in metals manufacturing, a wealth of legacy businesses and crucial access to raw materials during a recent Familiarization “Fam” Tour conducted by the Quad Cities Chamber. The group also said they were impressed with the cooperation between […]
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 […]
Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis announced a handful of updates to his coaching staff this week as the Leatherneck group continues to build toward the season opener at Northern Illinois on August 31. The most significant update is Caleb Bonner moving from graduate assistant to a full-time coaching position, taking over the outside linebacker […]
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
Rock Island High School held its annual Rally at the Rock & Open House this past Friday. The back-to-school tradition invites students to learn more about the amazing classes, programs, and clubs your students have access to at Rocky, as well as get some great resources from our community partners!
Rubber Ducky, You’re the One! Join us for the QCAWC Duck Pond Adoption Special Wednesday, August 21 through Saturday, August 24! Feeling lucky? Choose a rubber duck from our Duck Pond and discover your special adoption fee for adult dogs, cats, and kittens! Visit the QCAWC website: https://qcawc.org/adopt to meet the adorable animals waiting for […]
On Friday, August 9, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with Rock Falls Fire Chief Ken Wolf and Rock Falls Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers to highlight his request for $1.5 million in federal funding to construct a new training tower for the department and other local departments in the region.
Western Illinois University is partnering with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Macomb, Spoon River College and the Macomb School District to host the Downtown Block Party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Chandler Park, just north of the Macomb Square. The event will offer new and existing WIU students the opportunity […]
