MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Church. “The Western Illinois University community mourns Vivian’s passing. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and co-workers,” said Western Illinois University President... Read More

Join us for the Creative Arts Academy annual informational meetings to learn more about the different CAA divisions and incredible opportunities for your students. They are recruiting incoming 6th and 7th grade students but will be accepting applications for 6th-12th grade. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Wqct1q  Read More

The finishing touches are underway on Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park for Thursday’s dedication ceremony. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display in the park. Davenport West High School Industrial Technology teacher, Andy Zinn, designed the structure that holds the painting and had his students build it.  Read More

MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a game-changer for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Spanish-speaking community. A comprehensive workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish, “Square Workshop,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 on the Moline campus, Riverfront Hall, room 111. This event will provide invaluable insights into Square’s Point of Sale system. The event will feature distinguished speaker and Square Specialist Martin... Read More

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Winifred! Meet Winifred! Winifred is a sweet and vocal kitty. She likes to have pets on her neck but will let you know when she’s had enough lovin. She... Read More

Looking for cool things to do over the weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – September 27, 2023 – Those looking for a taste of October-themed thrills will want to stop into the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus in Bettendorf. Three opportunities to listen to spine-tingling stories will take place in October. These three programs are all free and do not require registration. Friday, October 27th at 2:00 PM – Spooky Stories for Kids: Children in 3rd grade and older are invited to listen to spooky and sometimes hilarious stories around the faux campfire with Librarian, Miss Christine. Tuesday, October 31st at 2:00 PM –... Read More

This Halloween, experience Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas like never before! Follow the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to kidnap Santa Clause and take over the Christmas holiday. Watch this timeless holiday classic in its entirety as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs every note of Grammy®-winning composer Danny Elfman’s score live to film. FEATURING: Ernesto Estigarribia, conductor Save 10% and keep your favorite seat from year to year with a QCSO at the Movies Subscription! Learn more: QSCO... Read More

Mark your calendars for the Group O Dia de Los Muertos Parade on October 28th in Moline! 12 PM: Pre-Party at Mercado! 2 PM: Parade start time 3:30 PM: After Life Party until 8 PM! To register your entry please fill out the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/i4cxPW9hzXjN4uwJ7 The Group O Día de los Muertos Parade will start at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, in front of the Vibrant Arena and ending just off 19th St. and River Drive in Moline. There will be an after party on the Mercado grounds immediately following the parade. The after party headliner will be Banda Caliente starting at... Read More

Coincidentally I spent October 26th, dining at The Crane & Pelican Cafe . You’re probably wondering what’s so important about October 26th? Was it the famed gun fight at the OK Corral? George Foreman winning the gold medal in Mexico City? The Village Voice publishing the first alternative news magazine, then going on to launch the careers of some of my favorite writers who would win three Pulitzer Prizes? All of these incredible historical events are worthy of celebrating at The Crane & Pelican. However, the most important date is October 26th 1985… The date that... Read More