Looking for cool things to do this weekend in the Quad-Cities? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Listen in and hear all about some of the fun things you can check out this weekend. It’s Bix Weekend and there are plenty of fun things running into the Quad-Cities. Get the lowdown on what’s […]
The Western Illinois men’s soccer program was honored by the Summit League this week for their efforts in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year. The Leathernecks had five student-athletes named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Achievement for the 2023-24 academic year. Those student-athletes are Jimmy Baars, Liam Gainey, Gabe Chapa, Oscar Olingdahl, and […]
Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, The Blue Grass Charitable Drop Off Program, and many other nonprofits in the area for New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala! Food, Drinks, Raffles, Silent Auctions, 50/50, and a Photo Booth! Tickets are $15 in advance at Blessings Boutique, 215 W. Mayne St., Blue Grass, online in […]
The Western Illinois University Sociology department is expanding its reach by introducing a new online program. Starting this Fall 2024 semester, WIU will offer an online Master of Arts program in Sociology, which will mirror the current in-person program. The program will have three exit options: thesis, internship and non-thesis. The program will allow for […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. Following Sorensen’s advocacy, the bill was passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with […]
MOLINE, IL – – Heidi Lung, Director of the Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University, has been named one of the recipients of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Leadership Award for 2024. The IMA Leadership Award honors exceptional contributions to the museum field through visionary leadership. “Heidi’s vision, experience, and expertise have greatly […]
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Operations at River […]
Looking for fun this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis […]
EL SABOR DEL MERCADO is being served up at Mercado on Fifth in Moline JULY 19TH, 2024 5PM featuring LATIN MUSIC – FOOD – VENDORS and more!$5 admission for ages 13+Free for Seniors 65+ Indulge your taste buds with offerings from over a dozen food vendors! The first 500 patrons will have the chance to […]
“Songs for a New World” comes alive at The Black Box July again this weekend! “Songs for a New World” weaves together a collection of diverse songs, each telling a unique story. The show doesn’t follow a traditional narrative but explores a range of characters and situations, spanning time and place. The characters face pivotal […]
