The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has awarded $161,000 in grants to 36 nonprofits supporting quality of life in the Village of Milan. “This year’s grants reflect the breadth of community need and the generosity and vision of Grant and Virginia Brissman,” Cathy Edwards, a […]
BETTENDORF, Iowa – LandJet, a franchise business in the luxury transportation for the corporate traveler space, will be hosting a Franchise Pop-up special event to invite interested entrepreneurs in to learn more about LandJet franchise opportunities from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 3269 Moencks Ct., Bettendorf. The event is free and open […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced $315,000 in QC River Connections Grants awarded to 12 local organizations whose work strengthens the relationship between people, place, and the Mississippi River. Made possible by the Walton Family Foundation and guided by the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), the QC River Connections Grant […]
The Moline Community Development Corporation (Moline CDC) is launching its 2026 Handy at Home Workshop Series, a hands-on program designed to help residents learn affordable home maintenance skills. The series focuses on challenges common in older homes and equips participants with the knowledge needed to preserve their properties, reduce repair costs, and strengthen neighborhood stability. […]
Just Announced! Hordes! Kreator is taking the Krushers of the USA Tour to Capitol Theatre on May 18th. Featuring Carcass and Cold Steel.Tickets on sale at // axs.com/events/1253289/
SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Mike Halpin’s law to clarify and simplify hunting license rules to the public goes into effect Jan. 1. “Folks who are wanting to get into hunting will have an easier time acquiring apprentice licenses under this new law,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This law also cleans up regulations around suspension and revocation […]
After two long years of being closed, the popular Rock Island Brewing Co., 1815 2nd Ave., is reopening Friday, Dec. 19, under new ownership. Owner Zach Edwards is a Rocky alum, a fan of RIBCO, a supporter of adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and a cheerleader for downtown Rock Island’s rebound. The 2001 Rock Island […]
Check out the Capitol Theatre in Davenport on Sunday, March 22nd when powerhouse comedian Jessica Kirson is in town! Local presale code: JKCT26 Code valid Thursday, December 18th from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Tickets on sale Friday, December 19th at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/1257345/
Several Quad Cities leaders helped make history Tuesday, as they joined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at Chicago Union Station for the signing of the state Transit Bill, securing $475 million in funding for the Chicago to Quad Cities Passenger Rail. The nearly $900-million project has been a long-standing priority for regional leaders and marks a […]
I’m sure it was purely coincidental, but it was illuminating to see two Moline theatrical productions about a strict father with a big brood of kids within about a month of each other. As soon as Joe Urbaitis (who played another proud, frustrated Papa in 2024’s “Fiddler on the Roof” at Music Guild) blew his […]
