This season, Quad City Animal Welfare Center invites you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes investments he secured for clean drinking water infrastructure in Sherrard and Savanna. WRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. “Our small hometowns are a special place, filled with […]
Meet the new Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every week! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) […]
A Western Illinois University student and professor earned a scholarship and grant from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) to attend their national conference in Anaheim, CA, in January 2025. Senior Music Business major Makenna Frank earned the prestigious Lamond GenNext Award and WIU Director of Music Business Kyle Jones was given a NAMM […]
Congratulations to the Davenport Community School District teams and individuals for their performances at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) State competition this past weekend! Central High School Team Awards: 1st Place – Hip Hop (Back-to-back champions!) 2nd Place – Kick 3rd Place – Pom Solo Awards: 1st Place – Trey Gordon 10th Place […]
The Western Illinois University Awards & Recognition Committee proudly announces Ashley Wilkinson, academic advisor for the College of Business and Technology, as WIU Advisor of the Month for November 2024. Wilkinson has been recognized for her exceptional dedication to her students, who consistently highlight her encouragement, knowledge and genuine care for their success. This recognition […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local nonprofits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 nonprofit professionals and volunteers—made up of teams from dozens of nonprofits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that […]
Scholars and staff at Earl Hanson Elementary in Rock Island stepped out in BLUE for World Diabetes Awareness Day. This day is observed to increase the awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world.
MercyOne Genesis held a groundbreaking for the expansion of MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 301 N. 4th Ave., Eldridge. The Eldridge location, which includes MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine, Convenient Care, Imaging & Laboratory, has experienced significant growth over the last 10 years and is projected to continue growing. MercyOne […]
A new shop, Autistic & Loved is OPENING Dec. 4 at 3811 Harrison Street, Suite 200, Davenport! We are so excited to officially have our launch date set for December 4th! This is an all day event from 9AM-5PM! Each child that comes to our launch will receive a free sensory toy to take home! […]
