Old Shoe is celebrating the release of their newest album, “Past the Light” on December 8th! A crowd-sourced album that gained traction in true grassroots fashion on Kickstarter, thanks to the love of fans, friends and the whole jam family! Join us as we come together in support of good vibes, good times, good people, and good jams! Genre: Americana Roots, Folk Rock, Funk / Jam-band Recommended If You Like: Phish, Grateful Dead, Eggy, Goose Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Old Shoe, with special guest feature Allie Kral Supporting Guest: The... Read More

Attention DCSD families! Online registration for your high school students for the 2024-2025 school year opens on Friday, December 1st. Follow the appropriate link below to register your student and find your home school. New Families register using this link: https://bit.ly/49Y554c Returning Families Register through your Parent Portal: https://bit.ly/3UIEwrt *Please note that returning families will register all students in their household with their high school student as registration is completed by the household. Please use this map to find your home school: https://bit.ly/40RC3yt For registration... Read More

Western Illinois University Nursing Office Administrator Lura Krueger has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for November. Having initially joined WIU in March 2018, Krueger’s professional journey took her elsewhere for a period, only to see her return to the University in January 2021 where she began her current position. Throughout her career, her steadfast dedication and resilience have been evident and have certainly not gone unnoticed. Her commitment to WIU and her ability to navigate different paths in her career showcase her valuable contributions... Read More

Get ready to Jingle and Mingle your socks off on December 1, Quad Cities! Introducing the area’s newest holiday tradition: Jingle and Mingle on the Mississippi! This event offers everything you love about the holidays and then some! Hot cocoa, fantastic live music, shopping, and everything in between! Enjoy live music from talented artists from various music genres in our main tent. Get ready to check off your holiday shopping list by browsing through a variety of small businesses offering the best local items in the QC. Bring the kiddos to our heated kid’s tent for fun, free, holiday-themed... Read More

The dual enrollment application deadline is fast approaching (December 1, 2023). If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. The Accelerated Associates Degree Program is offered only at North High School. All dual credit courses are taught by a Davenport Schools teacher or EICC instructor. There is no fee for books or tuition. Each year, students will select from an array of traditional high school and dual credit or AP courses that will lead them toward an Accelerated Associates Degree; a High School Diploma, and an Associate of Arts Degree. For more information... Read More

The Center for Undergraduate Research at Western Illinois University Malpass Library is delighted to announce its inaugural $500 Research Scholarship Competition. In collaboration with the Centennial Honors College and WIU Libraries, this research scholarship competition seeks to support and acknowledge outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students at WIU. Open to all WIU undergraduate students engaged in research across various disciplines, including the WIU region, the scholarship encourages applicants to incorporate a field component into their research. This opportunity provides... Read More

Congratulations to Davenport West High School on being selected as a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School! West High School and Central Dewitt Intermediate are the only schools in the entire state of Iowa to receive this recognition. A Unified Champion School that receives national banner recognition is one that has demonstrated a commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards of excellence. Way to go Falcons on this remarkable achievement! Learn more about the National School Recognition Program: https://bit.ly/46tnz9K  Read More

American Power Systems, Inc. is reaching out to let you know the application period for the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship opens on Nov. 30. The scholarship is a merit-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Named for the creative, generous engineer who founded American Power Systems, Inc., every year, the scholarship awards one local Quad-Cities student $5,000 to pursue their education.  Qualifications Applicants must meet each of the following requirements to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants who... Read More

Mark your calendar for Rock Island High School’s annual Course & Activity Showcase! Rocky students (and current 8th graders) and your families are invited to come out and learn about all of the classes, programs, and extracurricular activities Rocky has to offer! There will also be mini-sessions, run by our school Counselors and Academic Community Business partners.    Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today issued a letter to CEOs of Kia and Hyundai demanding accountability for car thefts caused by a security flaw in the automakers’ vehicles.    “The epidemic of Kia and Hyundai thefts caused by negligence from major auto manufacturers has disproportionately fallen on honest consumers and local law enforcement officers, who are working tirelessly to keep up with these crimes,” said Sorensen. “That’s why I’m writing the CEOs of Kia and Hyundai directly to demand accountability and ensure they are working with local police and vehicle owners to right... Read More