Bettendorf High School StuCo Silent Auction committee extends a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for their incredible support! Thanks to your contributions, we raised over $3,000 for the River Bend Food Bank. Your generosity will make a real difference in our community!
More support from the local community is coming to the Rock Island Academy (RIA), in the form of a partnership with United Way Quad Cities (UWQC). RIA has been selected as one of five Quad City area schools to be part of UWQC’s ‘Communities in Schools’ initiative. According to UWQC, ‘Communities in Schools’ is a […]
The directors of the Snapdragon Book Foundation are excited to announce Rock Island Academy as the beneficiary of this year’s Next Up program! Every September, we showcase the school library that would have received a grant in May if we had enough funds. We provide 100% of all donations during the month of September directly […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Kappa Sigma Chapter has earned the 2023-2024 National Phi Alpha Chapter Service Award, recognizing the chapter’s outstanding service and commitment to the community. As a result of this achievement, the chapter has been invited to present a poster presentation on their service activities at the Council on Social […]
Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Paint Your Pet Howliday Pawty for QCAWC, hosted by Create Quad Cities Powered By Paint Nite on Friday, November 1st at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom! Paint a pre-sketched 16×20 canvas of your beloved pet! Feel free to give your pet a festive touch with holiday flair—like a […]
Bettendorf High School’s Industrial Tech Skills Club students are hard at work creating steel “Bett” signs. A couple of large Betts will be installed in the district office and high school! Can’t wait to see their craftsmanship shine!
SAL Community Services (SAL) has been awarded more than $13 million to sustain and expand its programs that deliver vital services to local families across the Quad Cities and central Illinois. This funding is a continuation of previous grants, ensuring that SAL can maintain its existing programs while also responding to emerging community needs. “The […]
MILAN, IL. — FOL-DA-TANK®, an originator of top-quality portable water tanks and related emergency response technology, based in Milan, is helping East Coast communities devastated by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. FOL-DA-TANK® has sent a number of supplies to help the communities, including 70 3,000 gallon pillow tanks for water needs, a number of folding […]
Show off your finned, feathered, and furry family member by entering our 2nd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto! Not only will you WIN bragging rights, but you will also have your pet featured in our 2025 calendar and the chance to win some cool prizes! New this year reserve a SPOT! Pick […]
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 +), […]
