Rock Island Milan School District 41 is saying thanks! “Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ready to Rock the School Year event yesterday! As always, a BIG THANK YOU to Bikers 4 Backpacks! They collect backpacks with school supplies yearly for our students! We’ll see all our students back in the classroom […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast skies helped reduce the number of people needing care,” said […]
Need an easy weeknight dinner? Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19th and head to PIZZA RANCH in Bettendorf between 5pm and 8pm to eat good food while supporting Bett Esports. No code or mention necessary. We will get 10% of ALL dine-in sales during that timeframe.
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement regarding the implementation of Iowa’s six-week abortion ban: “Iowa’s disturbing six-week abortion ban goes into effect today. In Congress, I will ALWAYS be a vote and a champion for women. And in Illinois, we welcome all neighbors on the other side of the Mississippi River the […]
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicking off, Leatherneck Athletics is proud to celebrate a rich history of connections to the Olympic Games. Leatherneck student-athletes and coaches have left a significant mark on the global sports stage throughout the years, from track and field to basketball to excellence in athletic training, WIU Athletics has […]
Nonprofit organizations throughout the region are invited to join Better Health Foundation CEO Missy Gowey for a Virtual Information Session on Monday, July 29, 2024, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., to learn more about an upcoming grant opportunity. The link to join the informational session is: https://zoom.us/j/93121782828?pwd=7nrgF9Te5s6pgmoZSkipP4FBwj9TV3.1 Call in: +309-205-3325 Meeting ID: 931 2178 2828 Passcode: […]
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 Monday! 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 […]
Underserved youth were given an opportunity to develop their interest in enrolling in higher education at Western Illinois University in mid-July. High school students from school districts in Peoria, Monmouth, Beardstown and Macomb attended the Addressing Equity Gaps Among Rural Students summer camp at WIU, a project funded by the Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary […]
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Eric Sorensen’s (IL-17) bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which will require the federal government to only purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. The bill now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “Passage of my bipartisan All-American Flag Act […]
The Western Illinois men’s soccer program was honored by the Summit League this week for their efforts in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year. The Leathernecks had five student-athletes named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Achievement for the 2023-24 academic year. Those student-athletes are Jimmy Baars, Liam Gainey, Gabe Chapa, Oscar Olingdahl, and […]
