Local educators Julie Eisenband and Chris Strunk noticed a problem when it came to the representation of immigrant and refugee students in their classrooms. While these students were a strong presence in Eisenband’s courses at United Township High School in East Moline, one of the state’s most diverse high schools, they were few and far between in Strunk’s at Augustana College. The two teachers’ new scholarship fund, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, aims to help local immigrant and refugee students bridge the gap to higher education by removing one of the key barriers... Read More

The Quad City Storm and TBK Bank are excited to announce Salute to Military Night will be held Saturday November 13th at the TaxSlayer Center when the Storm battle the Evansville Thunderbolts. The excitement will start Monday November 8th with the Salute to Military Ice Painting. All Quad Citizens are invited to come to the arena Monday from 9AM–7PM to write, in red and blue paint, the names of friends, loved ones and heroes who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces. Those names will remain on the ice for the Storm’s weekend games. On Salute to Military Night the great Jim Cornelison,... Read More

The Davenport Public Library invites all teens ages 11-19 to DIY Teen! Macramé Water Bottle Bag – Saturday, November 6th at 2:00 pm at Eastern: Hydration is so important. Keep your reusable water bottle nearby by learning how to macramé your own water bottle bag! You will “knot” be disappointed. Registration is required at: bit.ly/dpl-teenmacramewaterbottlebag. Origami Kawaii Tissue Box – Friday, November 19th at 4:00 pm at Main: Create itty bitty kawaii tissue boxes that are fun to make and perfect as gifts for those friends who have adorable tiny sneezes.  Registration is required... Read More

Lee Brice with special guest Lainey Wilson will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the TaxSlayer Center, 1401 River Drive, Moline. Tickets are on sale now at the TaxSlayer box office. Click Here to get them.  Read More

Join Davenport Public Library Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm for a presentation by author William Hampes. When people think of television and film Westerns what tends to come to mind are the great feats of physical bravery of the heroes. However, as pointed out in Hampes’ book, “Cowboy Courage: Westerns and the Portrayal of Bravery,” many of these Westerns also portray examples of moral and psychological courage, often by ordinary individuals. The presentation will discuss how these films and television programs focus on finding the moral and psychological courage to love, to redeem oneself... Read More

The ironically named “One Night of Queen” is returning to Moline’s TaxSlayer for a second night. Back By Popular Demand – One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen & The Works – Saturday, March 19, 2022. Tickets go on sale Monday 11/8 at 10 am. Click HERE for tickets and more info.  Read More

Aspiring authors of all levels are invited to share their work and deepen their skills at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, November 11th, the club will meet at the library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The free event does not require registration and starts at 6:30 PM. The Bettendorf Writing Club is designed to give writers the chance to share short pieces of their work and includes writing exercises along with a brief lesson from seasoned authors. The club is designed for adults and takes place on the second Thursday of each... Read More

The 2021 Mecum Gone Farmin’ Fall Premier vintage tractor auction will be held at the brand new and incredibly modern Bend XPO venue on the Mississippi River in East Moline, Illinois, this Nov. 11-13. This action-packed auction event will feature 400 vintage tractors, 100 vintage trucks and 375 lots of Road Art available for on-site inspection and purchase. Currently, there are 17 private tractor collections consigned to the Fall Premier auction, and they include the makes of International, John Deere, Oliver, Allis-Chalmers, Ford and more. Among the featured tractors consigned to the auction... Read More

There are only TWO more chances to see “Disenchanted” at Circa ’21 in Rock Island — today and Friday! “Disenchanted!” runs through Nov. 6 and has scheduled performances on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:45 p.m., and Wednesday matinées at 1:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $56.55 for the evening dinner-and-show productions and $49.73 for the plated-lunch matinées. Reservations are available through the Circa ’21 ticket office. Contact the theater at 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island or by calling 309-786-7733 ext. 2. Due to state requirements, masks must be worn by all Circa... Read More

Western Illinois University honors military service throughout the year. In recognition of Veterans Day, WIU will host military appreciation activities from Saturday, Oct. 30 – Thursday, Nov. 11. Participants in any University-sponsored event or facility are expected to be vaccinated, and all staff, faculty, students and guests are required to wear a face covering in all campus indoor settings. Wednesday, Nov. 3 – 3:30–4:30 p.m. and In Their Own Words: Vets and Cadets Panel University Union Lincoln Room and via Zoom (wiu.zoom.us/j/94972998212) Military service students will discuss how their... Read More