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Riverbend Food Bank Women Fighting Hunger Fundraiser Taking Place Thursday In Iowa

March 27th, 2024
Riverbend Food Bank Women Fighting Hunger Fundraiser Taking Place Thursday In Iowa

The 4th Annual Women Fighting Hunger Dinner Fundraiser will take place this Thursday evening, March 28, at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport. New York Times bestselling author, educator and activist Erin Gruwell will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event.  Gruwell s an American teacher best known for her unique teaching method, which led to the publication of The Freedom Writers Diary. The event, hosted at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport, brings together women (and men) who are passionate about River Bend’s mission to work to build hunger-free communities. Also open to men, the... Read More

Live TONIGHT It’s Tuesday Night Trivia!

March 26th, 2024
Live TONIGHT It's Tuesday Night Trivia!

Trivia Night Live is rolling into The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It’s Free To Play, with up to eight people per team playing in various categories. What is Trivia Night Live? Trivia Night Live is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more…. Trivia Night Live is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the... Read More

Davenport Community Schools Host Steps To Success Week

March 26th, 2024
Davenport Community Schools Host Steps To Success Week

Davenport Community School District is proud to have hosted Steps to Success Week, a journey towards ensuring all our students are prepared for their postsecondary goals. It was incredible to witness our juniors dive into capstone testing, a crucial step in supporting their secondary goals. Thank you to all the students, teachers, staff, and the Davenport Schools Foundation who made this week such a success!  Read More

Want A Tasty Sandwich? Quad-Cities’ Sandwich To-Go Stops Hit The Spot

March 26th, 2024
Want A Tasty Sandwich? Quad-Cities' Sandwich To-Go Stops Hit The Spot

Few things beat a good sandwich, and if you’re looking to help area businesses and get yourself a great sandwich, you’ll want to take a look at our latest food directory of area businesses offering carry-out, delivery and pickup of some sandwiches that would make anyone from Dagwood to Wimpy to Jersey Mike drool. QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that are going above and beyond to serve up the almighty sandwich! If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Now, are you ready to rumble... Read More

Davenport Central Mock Trial Teams Win At Iowa Regional Competition

March 26th, 2024
Davenport Central Mock Trial Teams Win At Iowa Regional Competition

The Central Mock Trial teams rocked the regional competition at St. Ambrose earlier this week!  The Blue team won the bid to the 2024 Iowa High School Mock Trial Tournament in Des Moines on March 28-30!  Congratulations to our hardworking students, many of whom were recognized as outstanding attorneys or witnesses. This marks their second consecutive year making it to the state level!  Read More

Meet Lolla Lee Lou, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

March 26th, 2024
Meet Lolla Lee Lou, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

This week’s Pet of the Week is… Lolla Lee Lou! 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 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org Say hello to Lolla-Lee-Loo: This adorable girl has a whimsical name to match her quirky purrsonality. She is a very talkative girl who loves... Read More

Muscatine Spring Market Blooms On Saturday At Muscatine Mall

March 22nd, 2024
Muscatine Spring Market Blooms On Saturday At Muscatine Mall

The Muscatine Area Farmers Market is inviting the public to join them at their Indoor Spring Market on Saturday, March 23 from 10am-2pm at the Muscatine Mall located at 1903 Park Avenue in Muscatine. The market is excited to have 60+ vendors featuring unique handcrafted spring décor/gifts, candles, handmade soaps and body care items, garden art, apparel, pet items, delicious baked goods, food and beverage vendors, honey, gourmet popcorn, handmade jewelry and more! Music is being provided by Scott Stowe from 10am-12pm and Frankie Joe & Kinfolk from 12pm-2pm. The Muscatine Area Farmers Market... Read More

Davenport Community School District Students Attend Hands On Trades Expo

March 22nd, 2024
Davenport Community School District Students Attend Hands On Trades Expo

One hundred enthusiastic Davenport Community School District 7th graders recently attended the Hands-On Trades (HOT) Expo! where they dove into the world of building trades, gaining invaluable insights into various career paths through engaging hands-on activities. From plumbing to electrical work, drywall to HVAC, shingling to framing, our students got firsthand experience in a range of essential trades.  It was a day filled with discovery, exploration, and hands-on learning that sparked curiosity and excitement for future career possibilities!  Read More

Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – March 21st, 2024

March 22nd, 2024
Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – March 21st, 2024

Easter egg hunts get started, the Steamwheelers return, it’s Sunde but not on Sunday, and more in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! Other Episodes March 28, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – March 28th, 2024 It's Easter Weekend, and we've got brunches, egg hunts, live music, and a whole lot more in this week's Weekend!... Read More

Rock Island Schools Offering Essentials Survey For State Of Illinois

March 20th, 2024

There are only a few days left to give your input to the state! The 2024 Illinois 5Essentials Survey is available for teachers, parents, and students. Please take a moment to participate in the survey. Survey – https://www.rimsd41.org/apps/pages/5Essentials    Read More