BETTENDORF, IOWA –August 23, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and K&K Hardware have teamed up again to offer guidance on effective ways to maintain homes. How to Fix It: Drywall will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. The free class is open to the public and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Casey Keller from K&K Hardware will provide instruction on patching holes to make walls look new again. K&K Hardware in Bettendorf has been operating since 1940. The Bettendorf Public Library values free, full,... Read More

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (August 2023) — From August 12-18, nearly 2,500 United Association members from throughout the U.S. and Canada converged upon Ann Arbor, Mich., for the annual Instructor Training Program (ITP). The ITP is a rigorous 5-year certification program with a mission of maintaining the highest level of quality craftsmanship within the plumbing and pipefitting industry. This year, the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 25 is proud to announce the addition of Training Coordinator Chuck McKnight to the ITP’s faculty lineup, along with full-time instructors Dave Kealey and Jake... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the administration’s $40 billion supplemental funding request, which includes resources to secure our border and address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country.   “Central and Northwestern Illinoisians know that we need to secure our southern border and stop the flow of illegal drugs that have hurt families across our region,” said Sorensen. “That is why I have proposed solutions to address these key issues, including increasing the number of Customs and Border Protection officers at legal points of entry... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mayor Rod Davies, and other local officials toured Monmouth neighborhoods to inspect where lead water service lines will be replaced, highlighting Sorensen’s efforts to bring back nearly $1 million for the community’s drinking water infrastructure.  “By investing in the infrastructure needed to provide clean and safe drinking water, the City of Monmouth is working to improve the lives of families and build a sustainable future for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “One of my most important jobs as a representative is to work with leaders... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the fall 2024 term. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. CST.   “As the proud representative of many talented young people in Central and Northwestern Illinois, it is my honor to nominate select high school students to our nation’s military academies,” said Sorensen. “Those who attend these exceptional institutions bring honor to themselves, their community, and... Read More

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Two of WQPT’s locally written and produced programs have been nominated for a Mid-American Regional Emmy Award, one of the most prestigious awards in television. The Categories for which WQPT was nominated include: DOCUMENTARY – HISTORICAL: Snapshots: Your Dutch Friend ­ The story of how two young sisters, Juanita and Betty Wagner of Danville, Iowa became pen pals with Anne Frank and her sister Margo, just as Amsterdam was occupied by Nazi Germany on May 10, 1940. The letters that united these four young girls are now owned and displayed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center... Read More

Each household that lived at 324 Main Street in downtown Davenport is now eligible for a total of $3,500 in financial assistance from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. The fund was activated after the partial building collapse earlier this summer. Donors from the Quad Cities region and across the country donated to support the fund. “In partnership with Disaster Ready Quad Cities, and Quad Cities Open Network and their Supplemental Emergency Assistance program, we have been able to steadily convert these generous donations into grants that result... Read More

The article “Searching for our Mississippi” by Edward Robert McClelland details his five- day adventure along the Mississippi River in Illinois from East Dubuque to Cairo. The photographs by David Kasnic beautifully captures their journey. McClelland and Kasnic visited Rock Island and Moline in April 2023. They stopped at the Mississippi River Visitor Center on Rock Island Arsenal Island. In Moline, they stopped by Lagomarcino’s for lunch. Here they had Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Green River Ice Cream Soda and our iconic Hot Fudge Sundae.  Read More

Attention new Teachers! Stop by the Teacher Re-Store this Tuesday, August 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.! Address: 1002 W. Kimberly Rd. (Stepping Stones building). The DEA and Active Community Conscious Teachers Committee (ACCT) have gathered materials from staff throughout the district for new teachers who join the Davenport Education Association to be able to “shop” for FREE. This event is proudly supported by the New Teacher Innovators and retired teachers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/459rM2j  Read More

It’s time to snag those end of summer deals at THE Market August 11-12! Their vendors are offering great discounts on their items, so come check them out! Location: THE Market 1800 7th Ave Moline, IL Learn more: THE MARKET  Read More