Teams were on the court of TaxSlayer Center warming up for the opening game of the 2020 Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Championship basketball tournament last March 12. Within hours, our world changed. The following hours and days were globally historic. The balls stopped bouncing in the TaxSlayer Center because of a virus the world was […]
In keeping with its long tradition of showcasing local music, the Bettendorf Public Library will be hosting its popular Brown Bag Lunch program with a remote edition featuring local artist LeahLeah. Beginning on March 1st, and running through the entire month virtual concertgoers can access a short performance of original songs by LeahLeah through the […]
If you’re sick of being stuck at home, want to help support a new local nonprofit, and some Quad-Cities businesses – and have a chance at winning $500, well, Annette Clevenger has got a deal for you. She is founder and CEO of Narratives QC, a new organization that provides life skills coaching to at-risk […]
Shakti Butler, PhD, a dynamic filmmaker and visionary educator in the field of social and racial equity, will provide the keynote address for the 17th-annual Ambrose Women for Social Justice Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Butler’s keynote, “Framing a Racial Justice Foundation,” begins at 3:30 p.m. via Webex. It is open to the public; viewers should […]
SuperStorm 2021 (or at least the latest one) is over, but winter’s cold and dreariness continues on. But don’t despair, there are things in the Quad-Cities to smile about! Every month, we at QuadCities.com, in conjunction with our media partners at KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live,” present What’s The Good News? A look at some of […]
Join us for the whole year in celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Iowa by discussing books relating to Iowa history. We will be starting off the conversation with each of the four books selected by the State Historical Society of Iowa’s Iowa History Book Club. We will be offering a local perspective on these topics […]
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, 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 […]
Join Teen Librarian Amber and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm for an online presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI’s “Ending the Silence for Students” […]
Western Illinois University’s Community Music School (CMS) is offering adult group piano classes starting Wednesday, March 3. The class is designed specifically for adults to learn in a fun, no pressure environment, and is geared toward beginners with little or no prior experience in piano. Classes are offered for ages 18 and up, and will […]
In today’s business climate, it’s more important than ever to have a professional website. Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. This program will […]
