A new business is “popping” up just in time for Mother’s Day shopping. Curlee Girl Gifts & More, a pop-up party business featuring unique gifts and clothing, is having their first party on Thursday, May 1, from 3pm-7pm at Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. Curlee Girl owner, Gwen Tombergs, is excited to […]
April 17-23 is National Pet ID Week! It only takes a second for a pet to slip out the door or get lost. Without proper ID, many lost pets never find their way home. Microchipping is a simple, permanent way to protect your pet! However, a microchip only works if it’s registered with your name, address, […]
Des Moines, Iowa, April 21, 2025 – Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the “People’s Pope, ” he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church. At MercyOne, we admire his […]
Western Illinois University is celebrating National Volunteer Week Monday, April 21 to Thursday, April 24. The Office of Student Engagement – Volunteer Programs and Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are partnering together to provide WIU student volunteers opportunities to participate in giving back to their community. National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and […]
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center and the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network raised he Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. The flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday, April 21, at […]
This week, Quad City Animal Welfare Center shining the spotlight on our amazing volunteers! They play a vital role in everything we do from enriching the lives of animals in our care, assisting at our Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, fostering animals in need, helping at events, cleaning, to supporting behind the scenes with administrative work. […]
Gates open at 10am at the Bettendorf High School Football Field.There will be food trucks, six bounce houses for different ages and several egg hunts: 10:30-10:45- Egg hunts for ages 1-2 and special needs kids. 10:50-11:00- Egg hunts for ages 3-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-9 and ages 10-12. Egg hunts and bounce house are FREE […]
It’s Easter weekend so hop right into the Weekend in 2 Minutes to find out about great holiday events going on in and around the Quad-Cities area. Find out about the great events happening every week in and around the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities by listening to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!
Comedian (& Magician!) Justin Willman is bringing his Illusionati Tour to The Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA on May 2nd and would love to see if we could set up an interview ahead of the show. Justin Willman is a magician & comedian who wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans which […]
THOMSON, IL – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement on the Thomson Prison exposure incident: “My prayers are with the Thomson Prison correctional officers who were exposed to possibly dangerous drugs or substances, and I am currently in touch with officials at the prison to assess the situation,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “Dangerous […]
