This morning, Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams joined Rock Island’s Earl Hanson Elementary School’s winter program to narrate a sound story, “The Snowy Day,” and our scholars did an impressive job showcasing their musical talents! We’ve been thrilled to witness scholars all across the district sharing their skills and gifts with the community at this year’s […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets! The holidays are magical, but they can also be tricky for our furry friends! Here are a few fun reminders to keep your pets safe and jolly: Christmas Trees: No chewing on limbs or needle droppings, please! They can be a hazard. Holiday Décor: Think pet-proof, like baby-proofing—safe […]
Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation (Bridge Investment) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a special event Dec. 17, hosted at Green Current Solutions, a transformative Bridge Investment borrower making a significant impact in sustainability. Led by Tammy Becker alongside Chad Pregracke, Green Current Solutions repurposes plastics recovered from waterways, transforming them into sustainable products like […]
This season, Quad City Animal Welfare Center invites you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide […]
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is hosting a dog of a holiday event, Lights and Leashes, every Sunday through December! The event runs 5 to 9 p.m. through December 31. Exhibit Admission Tickets can be purchased here. Experience the decorated gardens with your furry friends by your side. Bring your pups […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. at Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island. For Tickets click here. Event is open to the public! Exhibit AdmissionTickets: https://bit.ly/4elpPnr Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take your own photos. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended. […]
Find holiday fun with Christmas events this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the Quad-Cities with Weekend in 2 Minutes! It’s your go-to guide every week, so give it a listen for free on your favorite […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes investments he secured for clean drinking water infrastructure in Sherrard and Savanna. WRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. “Our small hometowns are a special place, filled with […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local nonprofits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 nonprofit professionals and volunteers—made up of teams from dozens of nonprofits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that […]
Scholars and staff at Earl Hanson Elementary in Rock Island stepped out in BLUE for World Diabetes Awareness Day. This day is observed to increase the awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world.
