August 20th, 2024
Rock Island
Rubber Ducky, You’re the One! Join us for the QCAWC Duck Pond Adoption Special Wednesday, August 21 through Saturday, August 24! Feeling lucky? Choose a rubber duck from our Duck Pond and discover your special adoption fee for adult dogs, cats, and kittens! Visit the QCAWC website: https://qcawc.org/adopt to meet the adorable animals waiting for […]
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August 20th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, is holding auditions for its holiday musical, “Miracle on 34th Street.” Auditions will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 7. Children’s open call will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the adult call will begin at 10:45 am. Auditions will be held at the theater, 1828 3rd Ave., […]
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August 18th, 2024
Rock Island
Attention all community partners! The dates for the 2024 -2025 Community Power Hour sessions are available now! Please mark your calendars and prepare to join us for another year of connection, support, and partnership as we serve our families and the greater Quad Cities Community. The next meeting will be held on August 29th from […]
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August 14th, 2024
Rock Island
Congrats to Rock Island High School Senior, Mylie Shook, who just returned from a National Figure Skating Competition, where she placed 1st in Character and Theme Event, 2nd in Comedic Impression and Inflatable Finals, 3rd in Emotional and Theme Event Finals, and 4th in Inflatables and Lyrical Pop.
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August 14th, 2024
Moline
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, […]
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August 14th, 2024
Rock Island
Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is a Quad Cities native from Rock Island, IL, and currently is a lifestyle reporter/host for Cincy Lifestyle on WCPO 9 in Cincinnati, OH. She earned her bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Critical Cultural Competence from the University of Iowa. She formerly worked as the […]
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August 13th, 2024
Events
The Back to School – Bless the Block Event will be held August 13! Get FREE backpacks, face painting, and more at 1925 5th Avenue, Rock Island. While the event is free, the organizers are aiming to fill 250 backpacks with school supplies to support young learners. You can still make a donation and be […]
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August 11th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Join dozens of local artists, makers and more for the Rock Island Artists’ Market TODAY and the second Sunday of every month, June through October! The market is held from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street in downtown Rock Island, IL. In addition to […]
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August 9th, 2024
Moline
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 election: “Governor Tim Walz, a former high school teacher, union member, and Governor is the kind of leader we need as Vice President. But the fact […]
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August 9th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Looking for cool things to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week, we give you a rundown of some of the fun stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities area! This week: Tugfest, Woodstock in the park, nerdy improv and more is […]
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