For nearly two decades, the Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting has been a community tradition to usher in the holiday season and celebrate the memories of loved ones who have passed. The tree-lighting also illuminates the continuing need for access to quality hospice in the region. This year’s tree-lighting will be Monday, November 6 at 6 p.m. outside the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, 2546 Tech Drive, Bettendorf. Parking will be available at 2535 Maplecrest Road, adjacent to the hospice house. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a special service of readings, music and moments... Read More

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members represented Davenport Central yesterday at the Fall Rally held on the ISU campus. Olivia Mason made a plant-based, vegan-inspired grilled cheese sandwich while Alexis Downing created a Culinary Pathway poster to recruit DC students. Calee Jaques placed first in the FCS Photography category and Emma Gullickson placed third in the Shoes for a Cause Contest. Maya Gibson brought home first place in the Shoes for a Cause, as well, and placed second in the Deviled Egg Challenge. Congratulations!  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

Join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters and Moline High School. The Chilly Days Donation Drive is our way to help ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear, personal care items, and household supplies through the upcoming months. The Library will collect items for four local agencies, who need the following: Bethany for Children and Families hygiene products cleaning supplies dental care items school supplies diapers Christian Care white t-shirts (L, XL, 2XL) men’s jeans (smaller sizes) cleaning products (all-purpose... Read More

Congratulations to the Davenport Central girls swim team on winning their meet against Muscatine, with an overall score of 137. The Blue Devils finished with an undefeated 2023 season and the MAC championship title! Read more: https://bit.ly/3FmYxOn  Read More

The Davenport West Falcon Marching Band showed up on Saturday, October 14th at the IHSMA State Marching Band Contest! “The Davenport West Band showed passion, purpose, and pride! We as directors could not be prouder of these individuals,” says directors Maggie Oates and Courtney Long. The band received straight Division 1 superior ratings from all 6 judges!!! Way to go West!!!  Read More

Thirty Davenport Community School District 8th grade students attended “Introduce a Student to Manufacturing” at John Deere Davenport Works. The students went on an educational tour where they learned about careers in the manufacturing industry and participated in hands-on activities.  Read More

After being closed since before COVID the Esperanza Center in Moline will open its doors to up to 80 preschool children this fall.  Head Start Director, Andrea Flannery is thrilled the center—located in the Floreciente neighborhood– will be filled with students.  “The Floreciente community has always embraced Project NOW’s Head Start.  We have a long and rich history partnering with this community to enhance lives.  We want to be that support in the city of Moline for these underserved neighborhoods. We want to share in their progress, success, and growth in our shared community,... Read More

The Genesis FoodPlex was this year’s Quad City Times Bix 7 charity. Food is Medicine and this donation of $10,000 will help support food-insecure individuals and their families with access to healthy foods.  The Quad-City Times is proud to give back to the community. Michelle Juehring, Quad-City Times Bix 7 Race Director, second from right, presents the Genesis Health Services Foundation with a check for $10,000. The money will help fund Genesis FoodPlex. Food is Medicine, and the Genesis FoodPlex helps support food-insecure individuals and their families with access to healthy foods.... Read More