Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, The Blue Grass Charitable Drop Off Program, and many other nonprofits in the area for New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala! Food, Drinks, Raffles, Silent Auctions, 50/50, and a Photo Booth! Tickets are $15 in advance at Blessings Boutique, 215 W. Mayne St., Blue Grass, online in […]
It’s the last week of free summer meals for kids. Please join us! Breakfast and lunch served 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at Mark Twain Elementary and Bettendorf Middle School.
The Western Illinois University Sociology department is expanding its reach by introducing a new online program. Starting this Fall 2024 semester, WIU will offer an online Master of Arts program in Sociology, which will mirror the current in-person program. The program will have three exit options: thesis, internship and non-thesis. The program will allow for […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. Following Sorensen’s advocacy, the bill was passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with […]
MOLINE, IL – – Heidi Lung, Director of the Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University, has been named one of the recipients of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Leadership Award for 2024. The IMA Leadership Award honors exceptional contributions to the museum field through visionary leadership. “Heidi’s vision, experience, and expertise have greatly […]
Mark your calendars for the Rock Island and Milan schools annual Ready to Rock back to the school bash on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 3pm – 5pm at Schwiebert Park. There will be more than 20 organizations sharing information and resources, free backpacks and school supplies, free food, and Amazon gift card raffles. Can’t […]
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Operations at River […]
Exciting News! Davenport Community School District’s Stepping Stones Registration for the 24-25 school year opens on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 a.m.! Registration is online only: Register at www.davenportschools.org/stepping-stones For questions, call the Stepping Stones Office at: 563-528-0973 Don’t miss your chance to secure your student’s spot for this wonderful after school program next year!
All Bettendorf students are welcome for free summer meals 8-9 am and 12 – 1 pm at Mark Twain and Bettendorf Middle School. We have breakfast and lunch, power, and air conditioning!
Just stopped by QC FUEL for a quick smoothie and ice coffee for the kid. One sip in and I feel like I just got a 1-2 combo uppercut by a mango strawberry smoothie made special by Hannah at the Moline location. I mean holy shiznit! This thing will put hair on your chest and […]
