MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Christopher A. Pynes, Philosophy professor at Western Illinois University, has been named interim director of Institutional Research and Planning, effective Jan. 15. Pynes has served as professor in the Philosophy department at WIU since 2014. Prior to that, he was an associate professor (2009-14) and assistant professor (2005-09) of Philosophy and co-director of the WIU Program for the Study of Ethics (2006-15), course director for the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Sciences (2005-11) and lecturer of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, which requires robocallers to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used and increases penalties for violators who use AI to impersonate individuals.   “These scammers are getting better at tricking seniors and working families into handing over billions of dollars in theft each year,” said Sorensen. “My QUIET Act cracks down on bad actors using technology to impersonate human voices, so... Read More

BETTENDORF, IA – Tari Fisk has been named General Manager at Crawford Brew Works. Tari started at the brewery in March 2023 as Event Coordinator. In this role she successfully ran all aspects of event rentals including sales, operations, customer relations, and coordination. In her new role, she will oversee hourly staff, taproom promotions, daily operations, events and more. Tari is a Quad City native, from East Moline, and has been working in the industry since she was 18. She has experience working as a hostess, server, manager, and event coordinator. “I am passionate about the... Read More

Preschool for All and Head Start Applications are NOW Being Accepted for Fall 2024! Any family that lives in the RIMSD boundary can apply. There is NO cost to parents!  Read More

Housing renewal for current Western Illinois University students who wish to live on campus for the 2024-2025 academic year begins Friday, Jan. 26. Students were emailed individual renewal times and instructions late last week. Based on where students wish to live and the number of semester hours accrued, students will be assigned renewal times on the following schedule:   Same hall/same room (for qualified floors or qualified rooms): Friday, Jan. 26 – Monday, Jan. 29   Group moves: One day only – Wednesday, Jan. 31   Graduate student/seniors: Begins Thursday,... Read More

QCAWC is proud to be partnering with Pets for the Elderly! Seniors, 60 years old and older, can adopt an adult dog for a reduced adoption fee of $50 and adopt an adult cat for a reduced adoption fee is $25. Help us make the difference in the lives of seniors and the lives of adult shelter animals by considering adoption from QCAWC!  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of making sure workers have the right to collectively bargain.  “I’ve heard from so many working families across Central and Northwestern Illinois who feel that they’re left behind, like the government does not stand for them as they work paycheck to paycheck trying to do the right thing for themselves and their families,” Sorensen said in his remarks. “All the while, big corporations automate jobs and misclassify workers, all to save a quick buck while reporting record profits... Read More

Genesis Health System nurses Lisa Andresen, Steve Barnhart, and Carly Whitcomb are among the 108 Iowa nurses recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. The Genesis trio, who all work at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, join 15 of their MercyOne colleagues across the state of Iowa in being recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses.   The program, formerly 100 Great Iowa Nurses, annually honors Iowa nurses for their contributions to the nursing profession. A committee of individuals from various healthcare organizations across Iowa reviews nominations for the honor. Great Iowa Nurses are chosen based... Read More

Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt, now part of MercyOne, will become the new owner of Scott’s Thrifty White Drug in DeWitt, effective Dec. 15, 2023. The pharmacy will remain at 629 6th Ave., continuing a downtown presence that began when Scott Drug opened in 1962. The new name will be Scott Drug, affiliated with Genesis Health System. The hours of operation will stay the same. Current co-owners Patti Trenkamp, PharmD, and Jennifer Walker, PharmD, will continue to manage and provide patient care at the pharmacy after the transition to Genesis ownership. The pharmacists have owned Scott Drug since... Read More

On Friday, December 8, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join environmental leaders during a ribbon cutting event to launch a fleet of zero-emission school buses for Williamsfield School District. Press will be permitted to cover the ribbon cutting event and Sorensen will be made available for questions.   WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Williamsfield School District Superintendent Tim Farquer EPA Region 5 Representative Tony Maietta   WHAT:   To launch new fleet of electric school buses and highlight work in Congress to improve air quality for Illinois families... Read More