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Rock Island High School Holds Black History Program

February 27th, 2024
Rock Island High School Holds Black History Program

 Rock Island High School held a Black History Program yesterday for the students. Rocky’s African American Heritage Club puts together an outstanding program every year. This year’s theme was Come Jam with Us: Music is Food for the Soul. Several of the guest performers are Rocky Alumni!  Read More

Some Bunny Is Going To Love The New Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

February 26th, 2024
Some Bunny Is Going To Love The New Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

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… Lily! Get ready to fall in love with Lily! We think this little lady is ear-resistable! She was born 2018 and is spayed and vaccinated. Lily is super sweet and... Read More

Spring Forward Providing Spring Break Camps For Rock Island Students

February 24th, 2024
Spring Forward Providing Spring Break Camps For Rock Island Students

Check out these Spring Intersession Camps our friends at Spring Forward are providing for Rock Island students! Sign your student up here – https://www.springforwardqca.org/  Read More

QAnon Sept. 24 Conspiracy Will Shock You, But Is It The End Of The World?

February 24th, 2024
QAnon Sept. 24 Conspiracy Will Shock You, But Is It The End Of The World?

I always love it when a batcrap crazy conspiracy theory gets trumped by an even more insane one, and so, imagine my surprise and delight this week. I’d already been getting ready to write about the conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth, which included her being a lizard person, her being a clone, her being a body double for the real Queen who was an immortal lizard person who was going to now possess Meghan Markle’s body, and, not to be outdone, that she was assassinated as part of the plot to reinstate Donald Trump as president, known, like an ’80s hair... Read More

Rock Island Teachers Win Those Who Excel Awards

February 20th, 2024
Rock Island Teachers Win Those Who Excel Awards

Two Rock Island teachers are being recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education for excelling in and out of the classroom! Mr. Mertel (RIHS) and Ms. Jett (EJHS) both received Those Who Excel Awards. Mr. Mertel received the Award of Meritorious Service. That award is given to educators who have shaped their school community for the better. These educators frequently employ their talents and passions but also strive to be of service in unfamiliar domains. They have taken on leadership opportunities and their accomplishments are known and valued by multiple populations: colleagues, students,... Read More

Rock Island Schools Hosting FAFSA Workshop Tonight

February 20th, 2024
Rock Island Schools Hosting FAFSA Workshop Tonight

Rock Island High School is hosting its annual FAFSA Completion Workshop night! Families can receive assistance in completing the 2024-25 FAFSA. FAFSA is free and gives you access to the largest sources of financial aid to pay for college or career school. Black Hawk College is also hosting two FAFSA Completions nights. Students can sign up at www.bhc.edu/fafsa – see attached flyer. Space will be limited and registration is required -East Campus – Monday, Feb. 26, 4-7 p.m. -QC Campus – Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4-7. p.m.  Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Abortions

February 19th, 2024

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country.     “In those moments where women have to make incredibly difficult decisions, they deserve access to the best abortion care available, regardless of what state they live in,” said Sorensen. “The ACCESS Act makes sure that hospitals and clinics in states where abortion is legal, like Illinois, have the... Read More

Get Ready For Cool Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week With FUN10

February 18th, 2024
Get Ready For Cool Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week With FUN10

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 High School Drama Club Presents Surprise Play Tonight

February 17th, 2024
Rock Island High School Drama Club Presents Surprise Play Tonight

SURPRISE PLAY! The Rocky Drama Club presents a surprise play! Students have 24 hours together to produce the play. Mrs. Foster, the Theatre Director is the only one who knows what the script is. Students will get the script today and then have to rehearse it and put it together all in the 24 hours they have together. It’s one act so the runtime is about 30 minutes. Come see what they can do with only 24 hours!    Read More

Fishing For A Good Time? Check Out The Fishing Show At The QCCA Expo Center This Weekend

February 15th, 2024
Fishing For A Good Time? Check Out The Fishing Show At The QCCA Expo Center This Weekend

Going fishing for a good time this weekend? Get your reel out and fish in a great time at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island from Feb. 15-18. You can get a bunch of fishing gear and equipment and check out various related items during the four days. For more info, see here.  Read More