Rock Island’s West End Revitalization (WER) will host a community discussion on the future of the Centennial Bridge corridor and its potential impacts on the West End, on Tuesday June 2, at 6 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island. As the June 3 state public comment deadline approaches, WER […]
In order to protect those needing a guardianship, State Senator Mike Halpin has passed a bill through the Senate to prevent their exploitation. “Illinois needs to ensure folks who require a guardian are not taken advantage of,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This legislation puts rules around who can be a private professional guardian so we […]
The city of Bettendorf is benefitting from three new grants from Scott County Regional Authority, which were announced last week. Of nearly $1.4 million in total spring grants, supporting 48 Quad Cities projects, three main ones apply to Bettendorf: $166,667 for The Landing water park and ice rink, part of $4 million in total SCRA […]
In the face of fierce debate on the role of speech and protest on college campuses, and the federal government moving to influence university curriculum, State Senator Mike Halpin has pushed forward a bill to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions. “We cannot allow pressures from the federal government or cynical […]
ROCK ISLAND — In case you missed it, Eric Sorensen was featured in a USA Today profile about how his background as a local TV meteorologist and a trusted neighbor has fueled his success in Congress. Now, he’s encouraging other broadcasters to step up and serve. Read the full article here and below: […]
Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois, at just age 11, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world. He was just 9 years and 340 days old when he opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum on August 10, 2024. What began as a childhood fascination with fossils, minerals, dinosaurs, and natural history has quickly grown into […]
The Bettendorf boys soccer team, ranked 9 in Iowa, defeated #11 Muscatine 4-3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth contest Thursday night to win their fourth consecutive Mississippi Athletic Conference title. The Bulldogs went to 8-1 alone atop the conference and 10-3-1 overall. All three of their losses have been to opponents ranked in the top three […]
Bettendorf High School held its annual athletic awards banquet last night, recognizing outstanding athletic achievements by students over the past year, including the awarding of the Athletes of the Year. Congratulations to our incredible BHS athletes recognized at the All Sports Banquet — and especially Alyvia McCorkle and Jake Knight for being selected as Athletes […]
Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs. Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia Magazine, said institutions recognized by the award demonstrate adaptability and […]
Six Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the 2026 Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus. The juried competition garnered 50 entries with 27 pieces selected for the show by juror and BHC alum Abi Kongkousonh Frey, interim marketing director for Quad City Arts. Justyce Watson of East Moline won […]
