De Viann Titus-Porter, a St. Ambrose football player and senior who graduated from North High School, has organized an event with St. Ambrose athletics at Wilson Elementary to motivate students. De Viann has been volunteering with Wilson Elementary since February 1st and has volunteered close to 300 hours. His teammates have also joined him, making […]
It is not debatable, when it comes to the Olympic styles of wrestling, Illinois is the absolute best. This makes the Illinois Freestyle State Tournament among the toughest in the Nation. Today 5 Rocks competed, and while Antonio Parker, Amare Overton (top 8 finish), Steven Marquez (top 6 finish), and Andrew Marquez (top 6 finish) […]
May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Since 1990, the U.S. has used this month to recognize and celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Like many commemorative months, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month originated in Congress in 1977. After several failed resolutions, a week was proclaimed for the acknowledgement and celebration […]
Get ready to meet the 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 Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL […]
Rosalee Jewelry is excited to announce their grand opening event taking place Saturday May 20th from 12:00-4:00. The event will be held at the Rosalee Jewelry design studio located at 221 E Second St. Second Floor Davenport, IA 52801. Meet the designer, check out the one-of-a-kind collection, and try on samples made to help you […]
The Davenport West High School Art Department would like to congratulate senior, Abbey Young, on being selected as 1 of only 9 students in the state of Iowa to make the All-State Art Team for the 4A level. Abbey submitted a portfolio of 10 works and an artist statement that was judged by 4 college […]
On Tuesday, May 16th, the Davenport Community School District is hosting the Retiree and Honoree gathering/dinner. An invite is only extended to those who have reached service years of 10/20/30/40/50 or retiring. For more information or questions regarding this event, please contact Ivy Rostenbach by emailing rostenbachi@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us.
It’s important to have the vision to see the potential of someone or something, and not just the sight to see what they are now. In early 1977, George Lucas screened an early cut of “Star Wars” for a number of filmmakers and studio executives. It was before all the special effects were finished on […]
Join us May 5th, 2023 for the Quad Cities Longest Running Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!! We will have great activities for everyone, stop by Ganzo’s to not miss out on all the fun! -Live Music starting at 5:00PM -Outdoor Tent and Bar all day -Drink Specials and Don Julio Tequila Tasting -Specialty tacos served at […]
On Tuesday, May 16, one of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research – Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh – will give an informal presentation about living with or caring for someone with dementia. The event is free and open to the public. Author and professor of Gerontology & Family Services at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. […]
