The Car, Truck and Bike Show is riding into the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island this weekend! Goodie bags & dash plaques to first 50 registered participants. Top 50 awards, spectator voting, 3D Sound on site every day, 50/50 drawing (need not be present to win). The Quad City Conservation Alliance was founded in 1984 as a not for profit conservation alliance by 5 local conservation clubs who recognized that they could accomplish more through joint action. The QCCA owns and operates the Qcca Expo Center.  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of making sure workers have the right to collectively bargain.  “I’ve heard from so many working families across Central and Northwestern Illinois who feel that they’re left behind, like the government does not stand for them as they work paycheck to paycheck trying to do the right thing for themselves and their families,” Sorensen said in his remarks. “All the while, big corporations automate jobs and misclassify workers, all to save a quick buck while reporting record profits... Read More

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Bruno! We want to talk about Bruno! Bruno is a 2-year-old pittie blend and let us tell you – this handsome fella has a magical charm about him. Bruno is... Read More

If you’re seeking fun in Illinois and Iowa this week, you want to check out the Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10 for this week?... Read More

ROCK ISLAND MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 41 HAS NAMED ITS COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE MONTH! Congratulations to the 2 Rivers YMCA-Nourish Programs for being chosen as the winner for November! Their nomination stated, “The service that they provide to us benefits not only the district, but more importantly the students, families, and the larger community. We appreciate how they go out of the way to service all of our out-of-school programs throughout the school district both during the year and throughout the summer! Without the Nourish Program, we would not be able to ensure the fidelity we have... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we rundown some great things to do in and around the Quad-Cities and you can listen to it here for free! Pokemon, Divas, Icetravaganza, live music and more populates this breezy winter Weekend, and we’ve got all the cool deets for you here!    Read More

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 the following River Bend Food Bank locations will be closed due to weather: -River Bend Food Bank Offices & Warehouse -River Bend Food Bank South Park Mall Food Pantry -River Bend Food Bank Muscatine Mobile Food Pantry  Read More

The impending Winter Storm Warning for the Quad-Cities region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are tips from Genesis emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe winter weather. Hypothermia Overexposure to cold temperatures or cold water can be deadly. Here are some tips for treating overexposure: Warning signs: Confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech, or shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; a behavior... Read More

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Winnie! Meet Winifred! Winifred is a sweet and vocal kitty. She likes to have pets on her neck but will let you know when she’s had enough lovin. She came... Read More

Come join us at our booth at Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island Island, Illinois, January 5-7, 10am-5pm. Learn about Bald Eagles, visit more than 200 informative and vendor booths; watch the Birds of Prey shows; and take the Quad City Audubon Eagle Tours. We will have lots of snow leopard fundraising items to choose from and information about snow leopards. Adults $6; Kids 6-15 $1; Kids under 6 Free. More info? Check this out…  Read More