The Bettendorf Public Library will be adopting new hours as a part of its fall schedule change. Along with opening on Sundays, the following operating hours will begin after Labor Day on Tuesday. September 6th and be in effect until Memorial Day 2023. Monday – Thursday:   9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday:      9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday:                          1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf, the Bettendorf Public Library is committed to “providing access to information and ideas for all.” As an accompaniment to... Read More

Looking for a new fuzzy friend? 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! This week’s Pet of the Week is… Meet Atticus! Atticus spends most of his time outside munching on grass but will come over for a snuggle now and again. True to his breed, this 6-year-old hound dog has a prey drive. He is required to go into a home with no other animals and children 12+. He’s quite the laid-back gentleman when in a calm environment and is sure to sing you the songs of his... Read More

Heather Frank, who has been serving as long-term interim executive director at The Village, a WesleyLife community in Indianola, Iowa, has been named executive director there, effective immediately. Frank’s tenure with WesleyLife is long and broad; she helped to open Edgewater, a WesleyLife community in West Des Moines, in 2009 as director of assisted living, moving from there to positions with WesleyLife at Home’s network of services. She accepted the Village interim post last year, quickly becoming a valued leader. “We are delighted that someone with Heather’s professional and interpersonal... Read More

Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every... Read More

Orion Fall Festival is back! Orion Fall Festival – Orion, Illinois…THE place to be Labor Day Weekend! Proceeds go back into the community!! It’s taking place Sept. 3-4 at Central Park Bandstand in Orion. More information on the festival is here.  Read More

Come to Java Java Cafe Labor day weekend from 9 AM to 3 PM on September 3rd and 4th for a big Rummage Sale! We will have TONS of stuff for sale along with some local vendors and pop-ups. Do some shopping while staying caffeinated with Java. The event takes place at Java Java, 836 E. River Drive, Davenport. More details here.    Read More

The outdoor farmers market on the beautiful riverfront in downtown Davenport opens every Saturday morning bright and early at 7:30 a.m.! With 325 outdoor vendor spaces bustling with action , live music, special activities and family fun, it’s not hard to see why they were VOTED #6 in the NATION! Check out more details here: FARMER’S MARKET  Read More

The Grand Prix is bringing racing fun and excitement to downtown Rock Island this weekend! X Tream Rock Island Grand Prix Presents: Track Side Bash! Hosted by The Smoking Dog this week, Sept. 1-4. Join us for a weekend filled with live music, good food, cold drinks and some racing on the main down town plaza! With live performances by: The Resistors John Cole Born BanD Acoustic Midnight Blue Country Band WOLFSKILL Music Connection Inc. Participating Businesses : The Smoking Dog Huckleberries Icons Blue Cat Steves Old Time Tap Galleries El Patron Event sponsored by: Blaze Restoration Inc. The Smoking... Read More

Moline’s Mercado On Fifth is back! Bringing Back Mexican Cuisine, Culture And More Fridays through Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 432 12th Street in Moline, everyone can get the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children’s activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from jewelry to hand-sewn blouses and imported ceramics.  Mercado on Fifth is not just a market; it serves as a resource and catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs. The weekly events bring Quad Citizens together to celebrate culture and community in an inclusive way.... Read More

Orion Fall Festival is back! Orion Fall Festival – Orion, Illinois…THE place to be Labor Day Weekend! Proceeds go back into the community!! It’s taking place Sept. 2-4 at Central Park Bandstand in Orion. More information on the festival is here.  Read More