MOLINE, Illinois—EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is now accepting nominations for its Champions for Every Child award. This award is given each year to an individual, a business or nonprofit, and/or a young adult 18 or under to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time, expertise, or donations to ensuring a safe, healthy childhood for all. “Childhood well-being is a community issue,” said Mark Mathews, EveryChild’s Executive Director. “These local heroes too often go unsung. It’s our honor to lift up their example with the Champions... Read More

A big congratulations to the West High debate team on their performance at the East Iowa Speech & Debate District Tournament series. They have two National Qualifiers and two Alternates who will represent West and East Iowa at the National Tournament in June in Phoenix! National Qualifiers Elliot Griffith in Dramatic Interpretation Clementine Springsteen in Original Oratory Alternates Neo Sotirllari-1st alternate in Dramatic Interpretation and Informative Speaking Trinity Merrick-2nd alternate in Informative Speaking and Congressional Debate  Read More

EAST MOLINE, IL – On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), will visit the Quad Cities Vet Center to distribute handmade Valentine’s Day cards to veterans. The cards were collected from Central and Northwestern Illinois community members and students as part of Sorensen’s Valentines for Veterans drive. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)     WHAT:   To Deliver Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards Collected from Community Members and Students to Veterans     WHEN:   Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM CT   WHERE:   Outside... Read More

The Quad-Cities is so proud of this year’s All-State Choir crew from Rock Island High School! For the first time we had one or more students in all four vocal ensembles – All-State Jazz, Honors Jazz, All-State Chorus and Honors Chorus. A truly talented and fun group to work with! Congratulations, All-Staters!  Read More

The board of directors and staff of Common Chord are introducing two additions to the nonprofit’s staff. SteveAhrens assumes the newly–created role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Angela Fisher serves as theorganization’s new Events Manager.“Common Chord has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, and we have greatlyexpanded our community impact during that time,” said Tyson Danner, Executive Director. “These positionsrepresent our commitment to continuing that growth trajectory and expanding our programming and overallorganizational strength.” Ahrens... Read More

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ STEM Advisory Council announced Davenport Community School District as one of the 37 school districts joining the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD (High Demand) Program. The STEM BEST Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career opportunities in Iowa and gain career-ready skills. The STEM BEST + HD Program encourages teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side to develop a work-based learning model that incorporates STEM subjects like mathematics... Read More

Today the Quad City Storm and UnityPoint Health Trinity host the 4th Annual Hockey Fights Cancer ice painting at Vibrant Arena. Quad Citizens are invited to come to the arena between 9AM and 7PM to paint the names of loved ones who have battled or are currently battling cancer on the ice. The names will remain on the ice for the Storm’s February 3rd and February 4th games.   Brushes, paint and all materials necessary for painting names will be provided and the event is free. Officials from the Quad City Storm and UnityPoint Health Trinity will be on location at Vibrant Arena Monday the 30th... Read More

The Davenport West High Publications Groups have BOTH taken home 1st Place in the American Scholastic Press Association National Contest. The Shaheen 2022 yearbook won first place for their book titled Seeing Double and the newspaper team received first place based on two of their 2022 print issues. Congratulations to all of you!  Read More

Need a blast of cuteness to start your Monday? Every Monday we introduce you to our Pet of the Week! 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… Atticus! “Well, a good dog on the ground’s worth... Read More

The Rock Island Rockswrestlers took 7th out of 26 teams at the Mahomet-Seymour Tournament this week. Battling it out with state ranked wrestlers in all 3 classes of IL, and MO, the following Rocky wrestlers placed in the top 8: Sammy Niyonkuru 3rd, Truth Vesey 3rd, Daniel McGhee 3rd, Amare Overton 3rd, Steven Marquez 2nd, Andrew Marquez 2nd, and Eli Gustafson 4th.  Read More