Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
Looking for fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes! Our weekly podcast gives you a rundown of some of the awesome things to do in and around the Iowa and Illinois Quad-Cities. Racing hits the tracks this weekend, lots of community garage sales and flea markets […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the bipartisan Invest to Protect to support small and midsize police departments with increased federal funding to recruit, train, and retain law enforcement officers. “We need to make sure our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to serve our communities have the support they need […]
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 […]
