Looking for some fun this weekend? You need to check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things to do in and around the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities. It’s free, fun, and local! This week we give you the lowdown on local music, […]
MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University Associate Agricultural Research Technician Brent Heaton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2020. Heaton was hired in June 1999 and had his classification changed to assistant agricultural research technician in April 2010. He audited to his current position in […]
Moline, Illinois – Cirque du Soleil announces its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe. CRYSTAL will make its Moline debut at Vibrant Arena at The Mark (1201 River Drive, Moline) from February […]
Join WQPT on September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a screening of excerpts from the film, A Reason to Live, and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States. A Reason to Live, is a powerful documentary on teen and […]
The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation. This significant investment from the Tracy Family Foundation will expand the WIU Autism Center of Excellence (WACE)’s staff to better support families in the west central Illinois region. WACE provides no-fee autism evaluations for children up […]
The Quad City Storm is excited to announce its Promotional Schedule for the 2024-2025 Season. Saturday October 19th, 2024: Opening Night presented by Nestle Purina Time to start the party! The puck drops on season number six in Storm history when the Peoria Rivermen come to town for another chapter in the Cold War on […]
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the shooting of two police officers in Macomb, Illinois: “I am continuing to monitor the shooting of two police officers in Macomb, Illinois tonight,” said Sorensen. “While we receive updates about what happened, I am keeping the two officers, their families, friends, […]
Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) and the GIS Center are sponsoring a free, virtual FAA Part 107 training course from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 14-17. The course, conducted online via Microsoft Teams, is designed for emergency managers, first responders, police, fire, EMS, conservation officers, GIS professionals and students in […]
Quad Cities Animal Welfare CenterAdoption & 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! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, […]
WQPT PBS is seeking volunteers for Imagination Station, their biggest children’s event of the year. Held on Saturday, October 19th, with thousands of children attending, volunteers will assist with set-up, activity stations, costumed PBS characters, and other fun tasks. “It was the best day of my life!” That’s what one of WQPT’s guests once said […]
