Quad-Cities born-and-raised filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are returning to the area to screen their new film, “65,” starring Adam Driver! The pair sent the following email today: “Our latest film “65” starring Adam Driver will be released worldwide this week! The film takes place 65 million years ago in the age of dinosaurs, and we’d love for you to see it on the biggest screen possible. We’ll be coming back to Iowa to host a few in-person events in the next few days and hope to see you there. Full details below.” Davenport Introduction by Filmmakers Beck... Read More

WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is bringing back the “Ready to Learn Early Childhood” Conference. The event is offered in partnership with Star Net regions I and III, Western Illinois University, with support from the Grad Center – providing current and relevant information on a variety of topics related to early childhood education, including Equity and Access and is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. The “Ready to Learn Early Childhood” conference was last offered in 2018. WQPT’s director of educational outreach, Melissa Gravert – a former teacher – wanted to relaunch the conference to provide... Read More

Davenport Community School District Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! New families register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/newfamreg2324 Returning families register through their Parent Portal: https://bit.ly/3Jlnee5 Our home school boundaries have changed for the 23-24 school year for Elementary students only (Grade K-6). Please use the map linked below to find your home school. https://bit.ly/40RC3yt To request technical assistance, please contact your building secretary. You can also fill out an Infinite Campus Support Help Ticket. #growingexcellence... Read More

Wishbone Ash is performing at 7 p.m. tonight at Davenport’s Common Core, 129 N. Main St. “In 2023 the band, led by founding member Andy Powell (guitarist, lead vocals), will mark the 50th anniversary of their biggest selling, multi-platinum album, “Live Dates,” with tours of Europe, North America and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., February and March will see the band traveling through the Northeast and Midwest, with an autumn tour through the South and West. As the first live album released by the band, “Live Dates” features selections from Wishbone Ash’s first four albums... Read More

QC Strikers Soccer Club is hosting a “Meet the Strikers” night on March 7, 6:00-7:00 pm at TBK Sports Complex on the indoor soccer turf. This event is open to the following birth years: 2012 girls, 2013 girls, 2014 boys, and 2015/16 girls that are interested in learning soccer in a fun and competitive environment at the TBK complex. The drop in cost is $5 and can be paid the night of the event. For more information on the Stirkers please go to qcstrikers.org  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Commerce announced the first funding opportunities available from the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. This funding will invest in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to boost local economies, bolster national security, and shore up supply chains.  “The CHIPS and Science Act is a huge step forward for science, technology, and our nation’s working families,” said Sorensen. “I will continue working with federal and local partners to bring these investments to Central and Northwestern Illinois so we can grow manufacturing... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present WNBQ IS ON THE AIR: Music by and about women, non-binary/trans, and queer persons, featuring collaborative pianist Denzel Abarquez, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The concert will feature performances by students and faculty, and the music will be by composers ranging from Mozart to Benjamin Britten to popular music selections by Delores O’Riordan (“Zombies”) and Vivi Roncon (“if we lived on the moon”). The concert will end with a performance... Read More

On Wednesday, February 16, Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club (AAHC) hosted a black history program. The program was held in the auditorium for seniors and juniors to attend and live-streamed so the whole school could watch. View photo album. This year the program highlighted African American Organizations that have had a positive impact on the African American community and America as a whole. The program covered each organization’s history, the contributions of each organization, and the famous members of each organization. The AAHC talked about four... Read More

The BHS Science Olympiad Team recently competed in the virtual Iowa Science Olympiad Regional Tournament with 7 other teams and placed 2nd overall! The team received 1st place medals in Astronomy, Disease Detectives, Dynamic Planet, and Rocks and Minerals. They were also awarded 3rd place medals in Anatomy and Physiology, and Fermi Questions. They will now be competing in the state competition at UNI on April 1st. #BettPride Jack Gustafson, Cooper Rowland, Lucas Witt, Henry Phloen, Michael Farmer, Kaelee Wolf, Heath Leone, Declan Hancock (not pictured: Annaelle Mutamba and Arianna Vesey)  Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but... Read More