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 […]
Over the holiday season, customers of the Quad Cities Hy-Vee stores donated more than 1,200 HOPE bags to community organizations in need. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Hy-Vee employees from the stores will deliver the bags to Roosevelt Community Center, Project Now and Christian Care. Since November, customers have been able to purchase a HOPE bag at their local Hy-Vee store for $10. The bag contains grocery items to make side dishes for families in need (egg noodles, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, turkey gravy packets, instant […]
We are pleased to share Aetna, a CVS Health company, and MercyOne have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow our valued patients and members to maintain the in-network access to the MercyOne hospitals, facilities, and health care providers they trust. We are thankful for everyone’s patience and support as we worked together to reach […]
Project NOW, Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]
Deck the Downtowns promotions are going on NOW in Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island. Each downtown will promote their own unique activities encouraging people to eat, drink, shop and be merry downtown. “This is the first time the three downtowns managed by the Quad Cities Chamber have come together to showcase the businesses that […]
Remember Me Thursday is Thursday, Sept. 26th – People from Around the World Join to Spread Awareness Every year, millions of pets wait patiently for the chance to find their forever homes. By coming together, we can raise awareness and help more animals find the love and families they deserve. Whether you choose to adopt, […]
This season, we invite you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide a safe haven for homeless […]
On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9:15 AM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will visit the Quad Cities International Airport to thank federal workers during the holiday season. Following his visit with the airport workers, Sorensen will host a press conference to preview the year ahead and reflect on 2024. Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House […]
