Over the holiday season, customers of the Quad Cities Hy-Vee stores donated more than 1,200 HOPE bags to community organizations in need. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Hy-Vee employees from the stores will deliver the bags to Roosevelt Community Center, Project Now and Christian Care. Since November, customers have been able to purchase a HOPE bag at their local Hy-Vee store for $10. The bag contains grocery items to make side dishes for families in need (egg noodles, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, turkey gravy packets, instant […]

Bald Eagle Days are back at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island 4-8 p.m. Jan. 10! Featuring not just one but TWO sloths this year! Plus Incredible Bats, Birds of Prey, Big Run Wolf Ranch and Cold Blooded Parties. Friday is Kid’s night – 14 and under free with a paid adult. For more […]

Four performers enter. Only one can be champion! Join in on the fun at The Speakeasy on January 27 at 8pm! The Nightcaps present a new improv experience, Improvmania! Four talented improvisers take to The Speakeasy stage to battle it out for chance to become the Nightcaps Improv Champion as the host for the evening […]

Shout out to a group of Rock Island Thurgood Marshall scholars for creating heartfelt holiday cards for local hospitals and nursing homes before their winter break. What an awesome way to spread cheers this season!

Looking for fun on New Year’s Eve in the Quad-Cities? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week we’re doing the podcast a little differently, rolling it out on Tuesday to give you a great rundown of New Year’s Eve events in and around the Quad-Cities area. Have a safe, happy and fun […]

Feel like ringing in the new year with one of the most fun rock bands in Quad-Cities history? Lynn Allen, who are always a good time, are going to be headlining the evening at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, 1228 30th St., Rock Island. The band hits the stage at 8 p.m. There are drink and food specials and lots […]

Meet the new Illinois and Iowa Pets 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 week! This week we’ve got TWO pets for you to meet! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 […]

Project NOW, Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]

Deck the Downtowns promotions are going on NOW in Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island. Each downtown will promote their own unique activities encouraging people to eat, drink, shop and be merry downtown. “This is the first time the three downtowns managed by the Quad Cities Chamber have come together to showcase the businesses that […]

Remember Me Thursday is Thursday, Sept. 26th – People from Around the World Join to Spread Awareness Every year, millions of pets wait patiently for the chance to find their forever homes. By coming together, we can raise awareness and help more animals find the love and families they deserve. Whether you choose to adopt, […]