Project NOW Rock Island is holding a poverty conference today at their offices at 1830 2nd Ave. The schedule of events is: 8 am Breakfast & Networking 9 am Opening with Dwight L. Ford, Project NOW President/CEO 9:15 am-10:00 am Poverty in the QCA: The American Myth on Twelve Dollars Per Day Roger Pavey-Illinois Community Action President […]
Elvis Presley has been dead now longer than he was alive, which is hard to believe. Nearly 48 years after the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s passing at 42, his revolutionary career has again been brought to blazing, passionate life in the area debut of the tribute jukebox musical, “Heartbreak Hotel” at Rock Island’s Circa […]
It’s Election Day today and Rock Island voters will have a choice between incumbent Mayor Mike Thoms and challenger Ashley Harris. Still looking to make up your mind on who to vote for for Rock Island Mayor on Tuesday? I talked to both candidates for my podcast, QC Uncut, and had great conversations for more than an hour, uncut […]
RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 90th birthday by giving a gift to the community – 90 acts of kindness, a series of altruistic acts including partnering with charities, donating time and energy to community groups, and taking part in positive activities to help people. “We truly believe in being a partner to the […]
Still looking to make up your mind on who to vote for for Rock Island Mayor on Tuesday? I talked to both candidates for my podcast, QC Uncut, and had great conversations for more than an hour, uncut and uncensored, about the topics important to Rock Islanders. Please listen to both podcasts to get the […]
Mike Thoms is the incumbent Rock Island mayor facing off against challenger Ashley Harris for the Rock Island mayoral election to be held April 1. (Early voted has already started) As part of our ongoing commitment to providing fair, comprehensive and contextual conversation with local newsmakers, particularly surrounding important elections, QC Uncut has hosted Mr. […]
Ashley Harris is challenging incumbent Mike Thoms for the Rock Island mayoral election to be held April 1. (Early voted has already started) As part of our ongoing commitment to providing fair, comprehensive and contextual conversation with local newsmakers, particularly surrounding important elections, our podcast, QC Uncut has hosted Mr. Harris as well as Mr. […]
For those who “aaaarrrrrr” ready for some hilarious, musical fun on the high seas, Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is proud to present the eagerly awaited return of the family comedy HOW I BECAME A PIRATE. Running March 25 through April 19, this sublimely silly show is adapted from the beloved children’s book written […]
Looking for something fun to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! The Farmers Market returns to Muscatine, learn about Native American Women and Archaeology at Black Hawk Park, and check out plenty of local music in this week’s Weekend!
Looking for some good food for a good cause tonight? Check out the food truck pop up of Nest Cafe from 5 to 8 p.m. at Radicle Effect Brewworks, 1340 31st St., Rock Island. Our good friends from down the hill will be posted up at Radicle Effect slanging their dope eats. Pulled Pork (or […]
