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Elle King Rocks the Capitol June 13

March 10th, 2024
Elle King Rocks the Capitol June 13

Presented By First Fleet Concerts, Elle King rocks the Capitol Theatre June 13! Elle King – June 13 – Capitol Theatre Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Tickets on sale NOW online athttp://firstfleetconcerts.com.  Read More

Get Weird at Abernathy’s TODAY!

March 9th, 2024
Get Weird at Abernathy’s TODAY!

Join Red & Becca at Abernathy’s for Weird Craft Night! Unleash your inner artist as you craft a collage masterpiece on canvas using an eclectic mix of materials including magazines, medical prints, and other odd findings. All supplies are included, so you can let your imagination run wild! Don’t worry if this is your first time collaging, Red and Becca will be there the entire time, dishin’ out weird guidance as needed. When: Saturday, March 9th 5-7pm From 5:00 to 6:00 PM, enjoy a Sip and Shop session (BYOB), where you can browse Abernathy’s and mingle with fellow crafters,... Read More

REVIEW: You’ll Want To Start A Torrid Affair With FoodAffair, Doc Kaalberg Says

March 8th, 2024
REVIEW: You'll Want To Start A Torrid Affair With FoodAffair, Doc Kaalberg Says

It’s a quite cloudy morning. My kids are choosing pillows and snoring over an early breakfast with their dad. Giving me the chance to try something new. For months I’ve heard of the genius minds behind the FoodAffair . But I’ve quietly sat behind my desk and computer screen and contemplated my first trist with the much talked about Eggs Benedict. If this were a Sunday I may stay for mimosas, or maybe some waffles. However today my mind and heart are set. Walking into the restuarant it feels very open and warm. A faux fireplace adorns the walls and a wide open view of the... Read More

Davenport Community School District 8th Grade Signing Day March 8

March 8th, 2024
Davenport Community School District 8th Grade Signing Day March 8

Davenport Community School District Career and Technical Education will hold the 8th Grade Signing Day in the Davenport West High School auditorium from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Career and Technical Education includes courses designed to introduce and prepare students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. The courses provide students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers, and are aligned to industry standards and needs within our community. The Davenport Community School District offers 15 specialized Career Tech... Read More

Western Illinois University Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

March 7th, 2024
Western Illinois University Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

You don’t have to leave to go far! Through the experiences of our local Western Illinois University students, we want to highlight the many opportunities that await you in this special series. Close to home, WIU can show you the world as you pursue your academic journey and future career. Meet Lauren Hall, a senior Accounting major who could almost see WIU from her home. “With WIU being in my backyard my whole life, it always seemed like a great option,” Hall said. Why WIU? When asked why she chose WIU, Hall said that she found out how wonderful the Accounting department was at... Read More

Get Beefy! Find Your Best Quad-Cities Burgers In Our Meaty List Of Local Restaurants!

March 7th, 2024
Get Beefy! Find Your Best Quad-Cities Burgers In Our Meaty List Of Local Restaurants!

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to listing of... Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen to Host ‘State of the District’ Virtual Press Conference

March 7th, 2024
Illinois Congressman Sorensen to Host ‘State of the District’ Virtual Press Conference

On Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)   WHAT:   To discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois   WHEN:   Thursday,... Read More

WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

March 6th, 2024
WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus will host a series of presentations, films and panels from 5-6 p.m. each Wednesday night during the Spring 2020 semester. This series will focus on informative topics in relation to Earth Day. The public is invited to attend. Here are the upcoming presentations:   February 5 – Climate and Weather – Eric Sorensen, WQAD Meteorologist (RH 111)   February 19 – To Save Nature is to Save Ourselves: Surviving Mass Extinction – Joel Vanderbush, Curator of Conservation & Education, Niabi Zoo.   February 26 – American... Read More

Rock Island High School Young Entrepreneurs Win In Pitch Competition

March 5th, 2024
Rock Island High School Young Entrepreneurs Win In Pitch Competition

Rock Island schools’ INCubadatoredu students have been busy! Last Thursday RIHS team The Swaver was the opening act of Fortress Bank’s 2nd annual Bank Tank Entrepreneur pitch competition. The team represented represented the district very well. Swaver is a product you put in your toilet tank that reduces the amount of water flushed, thereby saving both water and money. They received a $5,000 donation to our Incubatoredu program. Then over the weekend, three teams of Incubatoredu Entrepreneurship students had tables at the Black Expo held at Southpark Mall. They did a great job working... Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen Invites Local Veteran, Leo ‘Doc’ Kaalberg, to State of the Union Address

March 5th, 2024
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Invites Local Veteran, Leo 'Doc' Kaalberg, to State of the Union Address

Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice.  “As a trusted voice for the people of Central and Northwestern Illinois, it is my responsibility to make sure that my neighbor’s stories are heard here in Washington,” said Sorensen. “I am excited to have Leo join me as my guest to this year’s State of the Union Address, where he gets the chance... Read More