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) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st […]
Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team recently showcased their talent and expertise at the American Royal event in Kansas City, MO, bringing home a remarkable fifth place finish in a fiercely competitive field. The team’s outstanding performance has also secured them a solid fifth place ranking in the Collegiate Judging Rankings, a reflection of their […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which expands Social Security benefits to workers, spouses, and others with eligible pensions. Sorensen is a vocal supporter of this legislation. “Social Security is a sacred promise to more than 100,000 of my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois who benefit from this […]
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful day to gather with your family and friends, it can also bring hazards for your pets. Keep your fest on the table, not under it. It’s not a good idea to share human food with your pets. Too many people can be stressful to your pets. Be sure they have […]
Project NOW, Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]
Hey, how about a pizza? You really can’t beat a great ‘za for comfort food. Whether it’s summer, winter, or anything in-between, there’s really nothing more certain that the delicious combo of malty crust, tangy sauce, gooey cheese and fresh toppings. Got your attention? You’re darn right we do. Now what you gonna do about […]
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 […]
Esther Joy King officially begins as the Executive Director of YouthHope, a Christian ministry with 88 years of service to the Quad Cities. King follows in the footsteps of Mark Drake, who is retiring after 37 years. King is just the fourth Executive Director in the history of YouthHope’s service to the Quad Cities. Drake […]
