QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area. “The decision to lay off employees from John Deere is a punch in the gut to my friends and neighbors here in the Quad Cities,” said Sorensen. “My heart goes […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – VOTING IS ON! The Quad-City Times Best of the Quad-Cities 2024 has nominated Western Illinois University-Quad Cities for the category of “Best University/College in the Quad Cities.” Western Illinois University is honored to be nominated among the Quad Cities area colleges and universities that make our region known for offering outstanding […]
East Moline Public Library, 745 16th Ave., is holding a celebration of all things Harry Potter today! See the library transform into Hogwarts! Enjoy trivia, crafts, Butterbeer, and more! Registration is required. We will be having TWO Harry Potter parties this year, one for tweens in grades 4-8 and one for teens in grades 9-12. […]
Congratulations to the North High Boys track relay team that took 2nd place at the Quad-City Times Bix 7 Battle Up Brady! Go Wildcats!
Rock Island Milan School District 41 is saying thanks! “Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ready to Rock the School Year event yesterday! As always, a BIG THANK YOU to Bikers 4 Backpacks! They collect backpacks with school supplies yearly for our students! We’ll see all our students back in the classroom […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast skies helped reduce the number of people needing care,” said […]
The 2024 Mississippi Valley Fair kicks off TONIGHT at the fairgrounds in Davenport, 2815 Locust Street, running through August 4! It’s the 105th birthday of the fair, and as usual there’s a ton of stuff to do. Carnival rides will be scattered throughout the fairgrounds. For $30, attendees can receive a wristband for unlimited rides […]
Need an easy weeknight dinner? Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19th and head to PIZZA RANCH in Bettendorf between 5pm and 8pm to eat good food while supporting Bett Esports. No code or mention necessary. We will get 10% of ALL dine-in sales during that timeframe.
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement regarding the implementation of Iowa’s six-week abortion ban: “Iowa’s disturbing six-week abortion ban goes into effect today. In Congress, I will ALWAYS be a vote and a champion for women. And in Illinois, we welcome all neighbors on the other side of the Mississippi River the […]
