Quad Cities River Bandits owner Dave Heller will make a generous donation to help benefit Quad Cities children on Wednesday, January 22, at 10 a.m. in the lobby of MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. The funds will benefit three causes for area kids – the Family Connects Program, MercyOne Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and […]
Project NOW’s emergency overnight shelter, the “Lift NOW Center” will remain open 24 hours—for the next two days–starting tomorrow. The forecast for frigid weather was the deciding factor to keep the doors open beyond the regular evening hours for tonight and Monday (Jan. 19th & 20th). The Rock Island County Board has made a financial commitment […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – This year, Western Illinois University invites all students and faculty to attend career and internship fairs provided by the WIU Career Center and various academic departments. These fairs are for job seekers looking for information about local and regional organizations. “Career Fairs play such an important role on campus. Studies show […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining local leaders today to announce $22.7 million in federal funding for significant infrastructure improvements along 11th Street in the City of Rock Island. Following the city’s grant submission, Sorensen and Senators Durbin and Duckworth championed the project. “This vital infrastructure investment will create good-paying jobs here in Rock Island […]
MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery will continue growing in the New Year with the acquisition of the practice of Aric Eckhardt, MD, who retired at the end of the year. Dr. Eckhardt’s plastic surgery clinic at MercyOne Genesis Moline Health Plaza will close, and his clinical team will join MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery at 4334 E. […]
If you’re puttin’ on the ritz and looking to celebrate Taco Tuesday tonight, why not shop local and get some delicious Mexican food from the variety of awesome local restaurants here in the Quad-Cities? If you’re down for some south-of-the-border eats and wondering which local hot spots are still open for delivery, carry-out or curbside, […]
Dine for a Purpose! Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at Village Inn (2001 1st Street A in Moline) on Thursday, January 16th between 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, when you mention the Quad City Animal Welfare Center , 20% will be donated […]
Meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, and encourages all our readers to contact them for more information and adopt a pet! This week’s Pet of the Week is Daphne! Meet Daphne: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1563 At 7 years old, Daphne is a gentle and loving […]
Trenton Taber, a 2015 graduate of Western Illinois University’s Agriculture Education program, has been named the Region 4 Outstanding Agriculture Teacher by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). “My career as an agriculture teacher wouldn’t be anything without the mentors and support I’ve received throughout Illinois Ag Education, including, but not limited to: Dr. […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will hold a virtual press conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, to talk about the start of the new Congress and his plans for 2025. Members of the press are invited to join and learn about Congressman Sorensen’s priorities as he begins his second term serving Central and Northwestern Illinois. This […]
