Rock Island – Project NOW, Inc, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2025, for older […]
Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Andy Baker was honored with the honorary American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree, a national award given to individuals or organizations for exceptional services to agricultural education or the FFA. “This recognition is the greatest honor you can receive from the National FFA Organization, so it is very endearing […]
Grab your tickets now for our upcoming fundraiser at Sound Conservatory benefiting The Third Place QC, a daytime drop-in center providing dignity, support, and vital resources to those experiencing homelessness in our community. The show starts at 7, doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the show on Sept. 5 at 504 17th St., Moline. Opening […]
Representative Mike Vondran of Davenport, Iowa, will announce on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Vettura Club located at 350 Research Parkway, Davenport, that he is seeking re-election for Iowa House of Representatives District 94 in 2026. Representative Vondran is announcing at his re-election campaign kick-off event alongside special guests: U.S. Congressman Randy […]
Get your cameras ready and your pets looking paw-fect… The 3rd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto is almost here! Show off your finned, feathered, or furry family member for a chance to: Win bragging rights, Be featured in our 2026 Pet Calendar, Score cool prizes! Prizes Include: First Place – Your pet on the calendar […]
Find fun things to do in and around the Quad Cities this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we run down some of the awesome things for you to check out and as always, our podcast has no paywall and is fun, free, and local! It’s Alternating Currents weekend, which means there’s […]
Join us for some fun in the sun at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre: Summer Shindig Vendor Fair! Explore booths from a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, art, treats, and more—perfect for a summer Saturday outing. While you’re browsing, grab a $3 walking taco from our concession stand. Date: Saturday, August 16Time: 10 AM […]
Join us on August 16th for the Made Indie Market from 10-4pm for a day of shopping, music, and fun in Downtown Davenport during the Alternating Currents Festival. We will be popped up on East 2nd Street between Perry and Pershing right outside some of your favorite downtown businesses like Theo and Co, Raygun, Blue […]
We’re gearing up for another amazing season of Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Starting August 14, join us every Thursday for live music, great food, and beautiful riverfront views in Downtown Rock Island! Concessions open at 5:00 PM featuring Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe’s Pizza, and Rock Island Parks Grill Concerts from 7:00–9:00 […]
This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
