This week, 90 students from Central, North, and West attended a Trades Fair at the Iowa National Guard. They learned about careers and apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of different trades. This was a great event to kick off the National Apprenticeship Week!    Read More

Please share this out for me friends, I am teaming up with Centennial Home Improvement, LLC this year for a very special cause. As you all know the cold has hit us here in the Quad Cities and we want to help keep you and your family warm. The team at Centennial Home Improvement would like to offer brand new coats, gloves, and hats to those in need this season. Check the comment section below to see some of the jackets we will be handing out for Men, Womens and Kiddos. No questions asked, no judgements made, if you are in need of a new coat, hat and gloves please email or direct message us here... Read More

Hit up Muscatine’s Finders Keepers: Winter Market December 9th for an incredible lineup of vendors that will have you amazed and entertained all day long. They have got a little bit of everything to help complete your holiday shopping! They will also be offering raffle baskets and door prizes, so make sure you come out and join us! Whether you’re a seasoned shopper or just love discovering new things, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with some of the most talented and unique vendors in the area. Confirmed Vendors ⬇️ ▪️Ametrine Apothecary ▪️Kneaded Kindness ▪️Rewarded... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local police departments and improve policing in Western Illinois.   “At a time when so many of our local police departments have strained budgets, I welcome this federal investment so we can support their mission and help keep every neighbor safe,” said Sorensen. “This award is a testament to the hard work of those at WIU and is a testament to the progress that we are making to ensure our police have what they... Read More

Genesis Health System is hosting a program on Intuitive robotic technology at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, 1227 East Rusholme Street, main floor lobby on Friday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. In addition to demonstrations of our Intuitive ION and da Vinci Xi robots, surgeon Robert Harson, MD and patient Lois Nichols will be on hand to talk to the media. Lois Nichols, 91, of Bettendorf, suffered from pain and discomfort for nearly six years until Genesis doctors came to her rescue. The retired music teacher and Figge Art Museum docent said she lost as much as 25 pounds while waiting for a correct... Read More

Get ready to Jingle and Mingle your socks off on December 1, Quad Cities! Introducing the area’s newest holiday tradition: Jingle and Mingle on the Mississippi! This event offers everything you love about the holidays and then some! Hot cocoa, fantastic live music, shopping, and everything in between! Enjoy live music from talented artists from various music genres in our main tent. Get ready to check off your holiday shopping list by browsing through a variety of small businesses offering the best local items in the QC. Bring the kiddos to our heated kid’s tent for fun, free, holiday-themed... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today issued a letter to CEOs of Kia and Hyundai demanding accountability for car thefts caused by a security flaw in the automakers’ vehicles.    “The epidemic of Kia and Hyundai thefts caused by negligence from major auto manufacturers has disproportionately fallen on honest consumers and local law enforcement officers, who are working tirelessly to keep up with these crimes,” said Sorensen. “That’s why I’m writing the CEOs of Kia and Hyundai directly to demand accountability and ensure they are working with local police and vehicle owners to right... Read More

ROCK ISLAND, IL – That Dam Shopping Trip, a bi-state shopping tour of downtown Rock Island and Davenport small businesses, is back for 2023 and will be taking place Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th from 11 am to 5 pm. Ten businesses, skirting both sides of the dam, will offer sales and prizes as they welcome customers to our downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. That Dam Shopping Trip is a free event, and shoppers can pick up their stamp sheet at any participating location, visit the stores in any order, and turn in completed stamp sheets at their last stop.... Read More

The Illinois State Police has issued its first guidebook for officers on how to handle homeless individuals.  It was a joint effort among state police, local police departments, the state of Illinois and Project NOW—who served as a consultant to the effort.  A new digital directory of services will also be unveiled at the news conference.  Law enforcement officers respond to all types of emergencies and social-service related calls among all populations, including people experiencing homelessness.  This guide & digital directory will help officers provide information about resources... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Western Illinois University has been recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU has been ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. Additionally, WIU is named one of only two public institutions in Illinois to make it to the top 50 of the Best Midwestern list. Apart from the recognition as the “Best Midwestern” institution, Western has also been acknowledged... Read More