Moline author Jason Platt’s latest book for young adults, “Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster” is going to be available worldwide on Little Brown publishing on April 5! Jason will be doing book signings around the area after its release. Preorder at: middleschoolmisadventures.com/books !    Read More

Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati, Western Illinois University Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup, Lindsay Meeker of the WIU College of Education and Human Services, and Ron Clewer of Gorman & Associates have opened up a new partnership that will expand childcare options in an effort to return more people to the workforce and fill long-vacant commercial space in downtown Moline. WIU-QC will establish the Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab in the first-floor commercial space of the Enterprise Lofts building. Bolstering childcare options in Moline... Read More

The Davenport Community School District and the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are sponsoring Family Cafes to help families navigate the challenges of raising kids. This is part of a series of conversations about mental health, along with other topics, with families who have similar experiences and a trained professional to facilitate these important conversations. The next family cafe is happening Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Davenport Schools Achievement Service at 1702 North Main Street in Davenport in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The session is titled “Improving... Read More

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s your lucky time for good news in the Quad-Cities! Every month, in conjunction with our partners at KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live,” we present What’s The Good News, a look around at cool things happening in and around the Quad-Cities. So, what’s the good news for March? Glad you asked! Local Author Jason Platt’s Latest ‘Middle School Misadventures’ Out In April! Moline author Jason Platt’s latest book for young adults, “Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster” is going to be available worldwide on Little Brown publishing on April... Read More

This past Fall QC Strikers soccer club acquired new jerseys thanks to some tremendous help from our sponsors at Vibrant Credit Union. During that process some very thoughtful club parents presented an opportunity to repurpose our old jerseys and held a “cleat drive” toward a donation to children in Haiti. Many thanks to all involved for nurturing the love of the game in the Quad Cities area and beyond!  Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library was awarded $5,000 in a grant from the State Library of Iowa from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The grant went towards expanding the Library’s digital collection of books and audiobooks that were specifically designed to support psychology, professional development, personal finance, wellness, and more. These electronic offerings are accessible for Bettendorf Public Library cardholders at https://rivershare.overdrive.com/rivershare-bettendorf/content/collection/1263776 and fall in line with the Library’s vision to support the community’s pursuit of knowledge... Read More

Dr. Dorian Maag, Principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Milan, was named as Elementary School Principal of the Year for the Blackhawk region by the Illinois Principals Association (IPA). The award recognizes high school principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community. Some of the criteria for the award include: demonstrates a positive impact on education and advocacy for children, highly respected by students, colleagues, and the community, and shows strong leadership by setting high standards for staff and students. Dr. Maag has been the... Read More

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ (IL-17) bipartisan, bicameral legislation to end forced arbitration for sexual harassment and assault survivors was enrolled by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and officially sent to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law during a ceremony at the White House tomorrow. “It was such an honor to join Speaker Pelosi this morning for an enrollment ceremony to officially send my bill to end forced arbitration for sexual assault and sexual harassment to the White House for President Biden’s... Read More

Whitey’s Ice Cream has unveiled its eagerly awaited Treat of the Month. So what is it? Drumroll please…. The March Treat of the Month is a Lemon Bar Shake! Made with Graham Central Station Ice Cream, lemon and cake batter flavoring and topped with powder sugar, this refreshing shake is the perfect way to (hopefully) welcome the spring months. Looks delicious!  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! Today’s Pet of the Week is Wayne! The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center is located at 724 W. 2nd Avenue Milan, IL. Hours of operation are: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. from noon to 4:00 pm and closed on Sun., & Tues. This is Wayne! He is just the sweetest older kitty that just happens to be blind and has asthma. Wayne shares a room with other cats and would do well in a home with them. Wayne... Read More