The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities will proudly present “The Little Mermaid JR.” on the Augustana College campus for two weekends this January. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.,” adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince... Read More

In one week, several RIMSD#41 students will be performing at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State conference. Back in November 2021, 11 Rock Island High School Students were chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association.  It won’t just be students representing the district though, two of our staff were selected to accompany students on a piece. A major honor considering only selected teachers from across the state are invited to play. Orchestra teacher Madison Penn will be playing the violin and accompanying the All-State Honors Choir on a Mozart piece... Read More

Discover the world of beekeeping and learn everything you need to get started on this fascinating hobby. Participants will learn how to assemble a hive, how to care for the hive, and how to harvest honey. Textbook and notes are included in the $180 fee which covers 6 classes. Classes will take place at Nahant Marsh Education Center on Tuesdays from January 25-March 1 at 6-8pm. The course will be instructed by Phil Crandall, Owner/Operator of Crandall Farms Inc., a family owned apiary and farm in Coal Valley, IL. Phil is the founder and main beekeeper for the farm. Beginning his interest since childhood,... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University will host a virtual career fair for WIU students and alumni interested in working in the education field from noon-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Students and alumni who are looking for positions as teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators and other roles in education are invited to attend the Education Virtual Career Fair to meet with more than 60 Pre-K-12 school districts and organizations. Participants must register in advance on Handshake (bit.ly/Jan28CareerFair), where the event will take place virtually. Participants are encouraged... Read More

Tuesday, January 25, 2022, A Federal court decision ruled that a statewide injunction against the Iowa Mask Ban was a broader action than necessary. The case will now go back to the District Court for further review. As a result of today’s ruling, the Davenport Community School District will remove all universal mandatory masking requirements for students and staff throughout the district effective immediately per Iowa law. Students and staff who choose to mask may continue to do so. In compliance with the President’s Executive Order on all domestic transportation, students are still required... Read More

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means that those of you in a relationship are blissfully sweating it out with the pressure inherent of being forced to prove the enormity of your love through spending money and symbolic gestures that you hope won’t be misinterpreted by your significant other because for a moment there you forgot that you should’ve been born a psychic to read their mind and immediately know how to make them completely and totally happy. As for the rest of us who are single, we’re left with the sigh of relief of knowing that we don’t have to... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Well, perhaps we spoke too soon on covid being over. Illinois cases spiked back up today almost 60 percent over yesterday, a new worldwide variant — the stealth omicron — has been detected and is spreading, and deaths and hospitalizations increased statewide. The new numbers according to the Illinois Department of Public Health were not good. After declining cases over the past week, and a day in which we were below 10,000 cases for the first time in several months, Illinois public health officials reported 15,732 new COVID cases and 143 related deaths Wednesday. In addition,... Read More

A celebration of SUYP’s 7 year history in one final, amazing, hilarious event! After 7 years of bringing nerdy and dirty hilarity to the Quad Cities and beyond, the SUYP Comedy Troupe is closing the curtain once and for all with an event for the ages! Come and celebrate the history of SUYP with a show filled with improv, sketch, and stand up – starring the performers you know and love, and welcoming back special guests who were once part of the SUYP family themselves! Joshua Kahn and Nikki Murray reunite one final time to host this extravaganza that is sure to be filled with laughs... Read More

Playcrafters Barn Theatre is excited to be presenting “The Odd Couple,” running February 18-20 & 25-27, Friday & Saturday 7:30PM and Sunday at 3PM. Tickets are only $15 ($13 Military/Senior) and are now available at Playcrafters.com!  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will continue with the mandatory gateway testing on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses for the remainder of this week (through Thursday, Jan. 27). Mandatory weekly testing for individuals who are not vaccinated will resume Monday, Jan. 31. All students, faculty, and staff* who are physically on WIU’s campuses must complete a COVID test this week, regardless of vaccination status. Testing will be held on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. Gateway Testing Clinics WIU-Macomb, Student Recreation Center MAC Gym (south gym) Tuesday-Thursday,... Read More