Visit Quad Cities Hosts Panel on Future of Gaming Industry Wednesday, October 19th – 3:30 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. Panelists are: Nancy Ballenger – Senior Vice President & General Manager, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf / Caesars Entertainment Travis Hankins – Vice President & General Manager, Bally’s Quad Cities Mo Hyder – Regional Vice President for Elite Casino Resorts & General Manager at Rhythm City Casino Resort The gaming industry has made a significant impact on the Quad Cities regional destination.  Visit Quad Cities, the region’s... Read More

MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Counselor Education and College Student Personnel department has announced the opening of the WIU LGBTQ+ Clinic. The clinic began providing services Sept. 19, in hopes of bringing relief to those in the community who are seeking LGBTQ+ services and for providing internship opportunities for WIU students. “I am excited about the opportunities the clinic will provide for our counseling internship students,” said Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Haley Wikoff. “Preparing students to provide these important services will ensure... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) encouraged local governments in Northwest and Central Illinois to apply for Thriving Communities program grants through the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This week, the Biden administration announced that $30 million would be made available for local projects. “Rebuilding our economy means rebuilding our communities,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Through community project funding, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and grant opportunities like the Thriving Communities program, President Biden and Congressional... Read More

Iowa Workforce Development today is launching its new Business Engagement Division, reorganizing employees around the state to create a more efficient team for assessing and resolving the workforce challenges of Iowa employers. The launch will be accompanied by an employer outreach blitz across the state. Over the next 100 days, IWD leadership and members of the new division will deploy across Iowa to share information about available resources and provide specific points of contact for assisting employers with any workforce need. The Division, which will be led by Division Administrator Tim Goodwin... Read More

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to... Read More

A bipartisan legislation backed by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) to combat sexual harassment recently passed the U.S. Senate. The Speak Out Act would void predispute nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in instances of sexual assault and harassment.   “After facing sexual assault or harassment, no American should find that they unknowingly signed their rights away,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “Last week, I was proud to see the Senate pass legislation to void nondisclosure agreements and allow survivors to speak out. I look forward to passing this bipartisan bill in the House and... Read More

The Galesburg Public Library stands on stronger financial footing now that the Galesburg Community Foundation’s matching grant has been met. This year, The Galesburg Community Foundation (GCF) offered a 2:1 match grant challenge to the community to help raise over $700,000 in funds for the new Galesburg Public Library. The challenge offered a strategic pathway for donors to connect with the Galesburg Public Library Foundation (GPLF). “We wanted to give the library a tool that would allow them to connect with members of the community and have a centralized place where the entire community would... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined Gretchen Carlson, journalist and founder of Lift Our Voices, activist Tanuja Gupta, a leading organizer of the Google Walkouts, and the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia for a panel focused on her Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. “It’s been called one of the most significant pieces of labor legislation this century, and today, I was thrilled to join this outstanding panel to discuss the wide-ranging impact of this law,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “The Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual... Read More

The Rotary Club of Bettendorf is spearheading the second annual Bettendorf Rotary Blanket Drive in the Quad Cities area from October 3 through December 2. The goal is to receive 4,000+ blankets in 2022 which is double the amount from last year. After blankets are dropped off at several drop-off box locations and received from various workplace blanket drives, they will be distributed to dozens of area non-profit agencies that help homeless and low-income individuals and families (including many children) in an effort to help them keep a little warmer this winter. Joe Campion, the Bettendorf Rotarian... Read More

Iowa House candidate Mike Vondran will celebrate the beginning of harvest time in Iowa with a Harvest BBQ Rally from Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday October 5th at Sheridan Meadows Park, 851 N 1st St, Eldridge, IA. Special guest at the rally and friend of the campaign, will be U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. The event is free to attend, and a BBQ lunch will be served. Presenting hosts of the event are Tom and Susan Bush, and Karl Lewis.  Read More