MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of Western Illinois University’s long-time support of veterans and active service personnel, the University has been recognized for 14 years running as a “Military Friendly School” by Viqtory/Military Friendly, achieving “Gold” status for 2023-2024. Western ranked 19th in the United States for small public universities earning the Gold status. “WIU remains dedicated to serving our veterans and active duty personnel and has since the early 1900s,” said WIU President Guiyou Huang. “Receiving recognition from Viqtory/Military... Read More

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Regional College students have been making a difference for years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer group representing WQPT throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The Ambassadors are a more highly trained extension of the WQPT volunteer force representing the station at fairs, community and fundraising events and on television.  It is also a way for students to fulfill their school’s volunteerism requirements while making a difference in the community. This year WQPT will be bringing in “Hero Elementary” character, Lucita Sky to appear at WQPT events... Read More

Bettendorf — No April Fools’! On April 1, 2023, Palmer Grill is opening its doors to the public under a new partnership. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Bettendorf City Council voted to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bettendorf and Food Drink Friends, Inc. “As the parent company of The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf and other restaurants in the Quad Cities, Food Drink Friends, Inc. has a lot of experience with restaurant management,” said Kim Kidwell, the City’s Director of Culture and Recreation. “They know the business and they will improve food and beverage... Read More

The Western Illinois University Business Studies Living Learning Community is hosting a Professionalism Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 via Zoom. This workshop is open free to any current WIU student. “This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from recent graduates about their successes and challenges at their first and/or second jobs,” said Business Communication Instructor Michelle Howe. “Even though the Business Studies LLC is hosting the event, any WIU student will gain value from this workshop.” Four WIU Department of Management and Marketing alumni will attend... Read More

QCAWC Kitten Shower Saturday, April 1st Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, QCAWC, Saturday, April 1st from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the QCAWC Adoption & Education Center for the QCAWC Kitten Shower. Enjoy refreshments, games, raffles, & adoption specials. Bring items from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s Kitten Wish List Registry and/or the QCAWC Itty Bitty Kitty Demands Amazon Wish List to help prepare for the arrival of KITTENS! The Kitten Wish List Registry can be found by visiting Kitten Wish List Registry QCAWC Itty Bitty Kitty Demands Amazon Wish List can be found by visiting Itty... Read More

In honor of National French Fry Day here is my quick list of my top 5 favorites in the QC. 5. Tacobar Nacho fries. Perfect for a drunk snack or a hangover. These babies are packed full of what a growing boy needs. 4. Duck City Bistro Duck fat frys… These fries are the reason ducks were invented. Don’t ask my the logic on that, just know it involves science. 3. Luli’s homemade chips. Not really fries, but since this is my page I’ll allow it. They are potatoes, they are fried, they are to die for. Pro tip get the spicy ketchup with them. 2. Bone Collector BBQ &... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,741,866 in federal grant funding for Early Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois. This grant was awarded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to SAL Family and Community Services in Moline to provide education to infants and toddlers under the age of three, and pregnant women.   “We’ve seen the impact early childhood education has on lifelong success,” said Congressman Sorensen. “This funding will benefit our communities in the long-term by supporting children and families... Read More

Davenport, Iowa — Covenant Family Solutions (CFS) will celebrate the opening of its Davenport Clinic with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, March 24th at the new clinic located at 5403 Victoria Avenue at 2:00PM. All are invited to join the celebration. The clinic opened to the public on March 1st with a team of three and expects to grow its team to include 10 licensed mental health therapy providers and a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health by the end of 2023. Following a decade of service to individuals of all ages, couples and families throughout Eastern Iowa, CFS is... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced three federal grant opportunities available to local Illinois law enforcement agencies.   “Making sure our police are able to meet the needs of the communities they serve is a top priority of mine,” said Sorensen. “These recently announced funding opportunities will help make Central and Northwestern Illinois safer by investing in police hiring and preparedness. I look forward to working with local police departments to help deliver this funding to our... Read More

A great way to get accurate information is straight from the source. On Thursday, April 6th at 6:00 PM, City of Bettendorf Assistant City Administrator, Jeff Reiter and Community Development Director, Mark Hunt will be offering a presentation packed with material for area entrepreneurs. Doing Business in Bettendorf will be held at 6:00 PM at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is suggested, but not required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7973239 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. Doing Business in Bettendorf... Read More