The Bettendorf Public Library aspires to be a champion for local music. Throughout the rest of February, the Library’s popular Brown Bag Lunch series is offering a virtual concert featuring Soultru. The Davenport native’s soulful music is available via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. Viewers can find a ready link through the Library’s website […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) recognized National Public Schools Week which runs from February 21st through the 25th. The American Rescue Plan, which Bustos helped pass, secured more than $595 million for public schools in Northwest and Central Illinois K-12 schools to stay open safely and make up for lost learning time. “All students should […]
From the African American Literary Society to the Zoology Club, and all sports clubs, honor and academic societies, fraternity and sorority life and all other clubs in-between, with more than 200 student organizations at Western Illinois University, there truly is something for everyone. WIU-Macomb students can check out registered student organizations at Western at the […]
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 […]
The Mockingbird On Main will present AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS March 4-12 in Downtown Davenport! Based on the travel adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, this two person mad-cap comedic version by Tristan Tapscott tells the story of the unflappable duo Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout and their crazy trip around the […]
We’re excited to announce that the Rhythm City Casino Comedy Series is adding four new comedians to the lineup! Aside from Dan Cummins on June 10th, we welcome the following comedians to our Rhythm Room: Mary Mack on March 24th (Tickets: $15) Shayne Smith on April 10th (Tickets: $25) Michael Palascak on May 26th (Tickets: […]
The first production of The Black Box Theatre 2022 season is Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists.” Described as “Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined her colleagues on a letter to the Department of Defense urging Secretary Lloyd Austin to make at-home COVID-19 tests available to service members and their families at no cost and without unnecessary medical requirements. In the letter, the Members encourage the Department of Defense to provide the more than […]
The Western Illinois University Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter will host a drive-through, fundraising pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the basement of Knoblauch Hall. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, side of meat, milk, orange juice and water. Tickets are $5 in advance from any CFFA member, or in the School of […]
It’s the month of love, and we’ve got plenty to love in our latest What’s The Good News? column, showing you some of the positive news going on in and around the Quad-Cities! QC Strikers donations to Haiti This past Fall QC Strikers soccer club acquired new jerseys thanks to some tremendous help from our […]
