Danielle Colby has built an impressive body of work as a burlesque performer, passionate history buff, and co-star of the long-running History cable series, “American Pickers.” Now a new museum showcasing a fraction of her extensive collection of adult entertainment is open in the heart of downtown Davenport, once known as the “wickedest city in […]
One of the many Quad Cities nonprofit leaders attending Monday’s roundtable on planned federal funding cuts was Brian Allen, executive director of Quad City Arts. One of the many funding sources for the local nonprofit agency (which serves six counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois) is the National Endowment for the Arts, which has […]
Like many nationwide, local nonprofits are facing serious challenges and they plan to band together to address planned federal funding cuts and how to survive them. Shifting federal priorities were addressed Monday in a Nonprofit Legislative Roundtable, led by four QC nonprofit leaders – River Bend Food Bank president/CEO Chris Ford; Community Health Care CEO […]
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors approved the Northside Lofts development, marking a major milestone in the long-anticipated adaptive reuse and revitalization of the former Aledo Junior High School in Aledo, Illinois. Located at 205 N. College Avenue, the long-vacant 1922 school building will be transformed into […]
Every week, QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center to present the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! It’s Raining Cats & Kittens! We’re offering half-off adoption fees for all cats and kittens! And Mila is ready to reign as the treat queen of your heart! This snack-loving sweetheart is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and […]
Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, 1228 30th St., Rock Island, is hosting a vendors market today from noon to 4 p.m. featuring area creators. QC Magic Makers Market | Summer Solstice Sip + Shop Kavanaugh Hilltop Sunday June 29th, 2025 12 (Noon) – 4PM Portion of profits from event vendor fees will go to a local charity: The Project of the Quad […]
The Radicle Effect June Market takes place today at noon at 1334 31st St., Rock Island. Join us for our monthly INDOOR/OUTDOOR Vendor & Artisan Market! We strive to continually bring you a curated event of top notch items while bringing the community together to support each others small businesses! Stop by to shop the […]
The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) is pleased to announce that the host of SAFECON 2026 will be the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Visit Quad Cities. The event will take place from May 18 to 23, 2026. The Safety and Flight Evaluation and Conference (SAFECON) brings the best of the best in collegiate aviation to the national stage. […]
TOAST: The Ultimate Bread Experience is coming to Adler Theatre Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM Tickets are on sale at the Adler Theatre box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, […]
Amy Stoddard, office manager for the Western Illinois University English Department, has been named the June 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Stoddard’s nominator noted her consistent enthusiasm for the University, keeping the English department running smoothly. “In addition to the normal requirements for office managers, she is more than willing […]
