Common Chord will present Jazz Nights at 2nd & Main on every Tuesday night! A collection of jazz ensembles from across the QC area, every Tuesday on the Common Chord Community Stage inside Zeke’s Island Cafe. Free to attend. Every Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm. Common Chord Community Stage at Zeke’s Island Cafe. 131 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Learn more: COMMON CHORD    Read More

Don’t miss the BHS Theatre Dept teen edition production of “Chicago” – April 18-21. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago is a search for the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. #BettPride Purchase tickets https://bhspac.booktix.net/  Read More

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 week! And this week we’ve got a BONUS PET OF THE WEEK! 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 This week’s Pet of the Week is… Hestu! Say hello to Hestu! Hetsu is a little shy at first but is very sweet once you start petting her. She’s... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the bipartisan Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act. This legislation will help strengthen our supply chains by giving communities the tools that they need to attract manufacturing jobs, companies, and facilities.    “Manufacturing is the heartbeat of what keeps our economy strong and our communities thriving,” said Sorensen. “Unfortunately, the Illinois side of the Quad Cities has struggled to attract investment... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert with special guest trumpeter and vocalist, Benny Benack III, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, director of Jazz Studies. By age 33, Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III has already become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm”... Read More

Rock Island held its 4th Annual Educator of the Year Gala on Friday. The purpose of the event is a night to recognize the outstanding educators from each school in our district. Each principal selected an educator who is a tremendous support for students and demonstrates what it takes to be an outstanding teacher amongst their peers. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year honorees: Janine Olson – Denkmann, Stacy Rohm – Earl Hanson, Liz Kongkousonh – Eugene Field, Val Matson – Frances Willard, Maggi Voss – Longfellow, Liz Hughes – Ridgewood,... Read More

BHS Parent Teacher PRIDE is excited to share with you a new program that we are starting this year for our seniors: the Life Impact Award!  With this program, seniors will be given the opportunity to select any person from their K-12th grade education whot has impacted or inspired them. The students will write a letter of appreciation to this person, sharing how they have impacted or inspired them. Then, they will personally present a Life Impact Award certificate to the person along with a bulldog paw print pin that can be proudly worn. To see how powerful a program like this can be, please... Read More

Enjoy great eats TODAY from Bad Boyz and help raise funds for the Bettendorf High School Class of 2024 After Prom Event (APE). Mention the Class of 2024 After Prom Event or show the flyer below.    Read More

MUSCATINE – PURE IOWA ~ SPARKLING STREAM WATER ~  a Pop Art exhibit and recognition of Muscatine County Energy Champions top the program for the Earth Day Celebration hosted jointly by the Muscatine County Energy District and League of Women Voters of Muscatine County. The event will take place Monday, April 22 at 6:00 at the Musser Public Library, Room304 in Muscatine. Christine A. Curry, creator of this Andy Warhol-inspired pop art project, will be a featured speaker and available for an artist meet-and-greet.   Using a fictitious, tongue-in-cheek concept that water quality in Iowa is excellent,... Read More

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 This week’s Pet of the Week is… Khoga! Hi there! I’m so pleased to meet you. My name is Khoga and I’m 2 years old. The staff here say that I am the purrfect cat. I love to be brushed... Read More