The Western Illinois Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity recently presented a check to the Humane Society of McDonough County. The $850 donation is for the New Shelter Building Campaign. The funds were raised by the chapter during its spring semester philanthropy fundraising. The donation is an outgrowth of several members of the chapter this past school year becoming involved with the McDonough County Animal Shelter as part of the chapter’s community service. Members had been helping clean the shelter building, working with the animal cages and helping walk dogs. Matthew Powell, a senior... Read More

IowaWORKS, will host “Opportunity Knocks Monday,” June 13  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport. The weekly hiring event  is held every Monday with a diverse group of employers each week. The lineup of employers for June 13 are:  Hotel Blackhawk – Hiring for housekeeping, maintenance, bartenders, and servers. Katun Corporation – Hiring for shippers. Bally’s Quad Cities – Hiring for IT, dealers, food service, casino host, hotel front desk, slot technician, and housekeepers. Tyson Fresh Meats – Hiring for general... Read More

Hey, it’s summer, and it’s time to smile and be happy the winter is behind us! And it’s also time to celebrate some of the great news happening around the area in our latest What’s The Good News? column on QuadCities.com and segment on KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live!” So, what’s the good news for June? Quad City Strikers Celebrates Presidents Cup Wins The Presidents Cup pits the best youth soccer teams in Iowa against each other for the coveted title of best in the state, and three teams from the Quad-Cities have won the trophy and are going on to compete against the tops in the Midwest... Read More

The Rock Island-Milan School District is offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to children under the age of 18 in June and July, regardless of income level or school district boundary area. Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School (1400 25th Avenue) from June 2 -29. Breakfast is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch is from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Meals must be consumed on site. Meals will be available at the locations below starting Monday, June 13 through Friday, July 14. Breakfast is from 9:00-9:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Meals must be consumed... Read More

Just a few more days of school remaining! What is your athlete doing this summer to become faster, stronger, and more durable? If you have not signed your athlete(s) up for one of our Athlete U Summer Camps, NOW is the time to do so! We will have 3 different camp options this summer to better fit what goals are in mind for your athlete(s). Wanting to learn proper lifting techniques, weight room etiquette, improve body mechanics?! Sign up for our Strength Camp! Looking to improve your vertical leap and develop lower body stability and strength?! Our performance camp is the camp to choose! Have... Read More

Western Illinois University Management and Marketing Office Manager Monique Campbell has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for May 2022. Campbell began working at WIU in September 2021. According to her nominators, after Campbell was hired, she “adapted quickly to the job duties” and exemplifies WIU’s core value of personal growth. “She contributes to the positive image of the University in all interactions with internal and external constituents,” said her nominators. She is outstanding to work with, enthusiastic, positive,... Read More

Today, during a House Agriculture Committee markup, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped advance six bipartisan bills to combat inflation, promote competition and shore up ag supply chains. Among the legislation passed was the Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act, cosponsored by Bustos to create a dedicated task force focused on resolving issues in the food supply chain that are increasing prices for consumers. “As consumers struggle with rising food prices, it’s essential that we address the issues in our supply chains that are driving up costs,” said Congresswoman... Read More

Quad City Strikers will be holding tryouts for all of their teams in June! Strikers offers a family-friendly environment, excellent certified coaches, competitive highly-ranked teams and the lowest fees of any team in the Quad-Cities! Tryouts are June 6-7 for children U9-U13 (birth year 2014-2010) at Davenport Soccer Complex, fields 1, 2, 12 and 13. Tryouts are June 13-14 for children U14-U17 (birth year 2009-2006) on fields 1, 2, and 3 at Davenport Soccer Complex. Interested in learning more? Check out Meet the Strikers Night on field 1 at Davenport Soccer Complex starting at 4:45 p.m. June 9... Read More

IowaWORKS, has announced a series of hiring events for the week of May 30, virtually and in Muscatine, Iowa. The line-up of Job Fairs this week are: Wednesday, June 1 – Home Base Iowa – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  – This virtual Job Fair is an opportunity for veterans and their spouses to meet virtually with employers across the state about the wide variety of opportunities available.  Thursday, June 2 – Walk in Muscatine Job Fair – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – at Muscatine High School Van Hecke Center – 2705 Cedar Street. Muscatine, Iowa , Employers include: ... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that nearly $1.5 million in federal grants from the U.S Department of Education have been awarded to Highland Community College, Carl Sandburg College, Rock Valley College and Illinois Central College through the Upward Bound Grant Program. “Our students deserve access to the tools and resources they need to reach their goals,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Today, I’m excited to announce that Highland Community College, Carl Sandburg College, Rock Valley College and Illinois Central... Read More