Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd for the annual ‘State of the Schools’ address. Our Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Williams will recap the 2023-24 school year, and preview what to expect in 2024-25 and beyond!
Orion Fall Festival is back! Orion Fall Festival – Orion, Illinois…THE place to be Labor Day Weekend! Proceeds go back into the community!! It’s taking place through today at Central Park Bandstand in Orion. More information on the festival is here.
Find fun events this weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and every weekend by listening to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — […]
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. How do you plan to celebrate? There is […]
Thursday Night Groove Presented by Rock Island Happy Joes Come listen to live music along the Rock Island riverfront at Schwiebert Park, 1st Ave. and 18th St. Sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Recreation and sponsored in part by: Rock Island Happy Joes. Doors open at 6:00pm for Bent River and Rock Island Parks Concessions7:00-9:00pm […]
Visit Quad Cities announced on Monday a new addition to its self-guided destination products: The John Deere Trail, which showcases over ten points of interest featuring John Deere. Residents and visitors alike will embark on a self-guided journey through the rich heritage and innovations of John Deere. From exploring innovative products at the John Deere […]
Quad Cities Animal Welfare CenterAdoption & 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! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, […]
The Doris & Victor Day Foundation Board awards $800,500 to 44 charitable organizations through its annual grants program. These organizations will, in turn, significantly impact the Quad Cities, enhancing the lives of its residents and contributing to its development. The contributions, a testament to the foundation’s long-term commitment, stemmed from a significant 10-million-dollar gift from […]
The NAACP chapter hosted its most recent Community Conversation on August 1st, 2024 at the Grace City Church in Rock Island. The community conversations are a way for the Rock Island-Milan community to meet RIMSD board members, and learn more about the district and education in general. The guest speaker was RIMSD #41 Board of […]
A group of national site consultants observed that our region boasts a strong and skilled labor pool, extensive experience in metals manufacturing, a wealth of legacy businesses and crucial access to raw materials during a recent Familiarization “Fam” Tour conducted by the Quad Cities Chamber. The group also said they were impressed with the cooperation between […]
