During the annual Town & Gown celebration in October, Larry T. Balsamo, WIU Department of History Chairperson Emeritus, was named the 2024 Honorary Alumnus and Jock Hedblade, Executive Director of Macomb Convention and Visitors Bureau, was named the 2024 Town & Gown Award recipient in recognition of their service to WIU and the Macomb community. […]
Pella Windows & Doors of Davenport will be holding a grand opening celebration for its latest showroom at 127 W. 76th Street in Davenport from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event is open to the public. All media are invited to attend. The grand opening will feature tours of the new […]
The holiday season is upon us, and Rouse is thrilled to invite you to our 2nd Annual Toys for Tots Drive-Thru Toy Drive! This year, we’re joining the Moline Centre Holiday Hop for the first time, making it an even more festive event. Plus, we’re excited to share that a Marine Corps League member will be […]
Moline, IL – [November 4, 2024] – The cherished tradition of Mr. Thanksgiving’s Thanksgiving Dinner is set to continue with its 53rd annual event, inviting the community to ensure that no one spends the holiday alone. This year, the meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day from 4 to 7 PM at Mercado on Fifth, located […]
The Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) has achieved reaccreditation through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) as of October 2024. This marks the department’s first reaccreditation since its initial accreditation in 2019, showcasing commitment to upholding high standards in law enforcement. ILEAP, established by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police […]
November is National Senior Pet Month! Senior pets may have a little more silver, but they still have so much love to give! Adopting a senior pet means welcoming a calm, loyal companion who’s already mastered the art of snuggling. If you’re ready to open your heart and home, consider giving a senior pet their […]
Davenport Fall Home Show is going on today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds – Fair Center, 2815 W Locust St, Davenport. This free event is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to save BIG on all home improvement projects and meet with local and national vendors face to face, offering […]
Bettendorf, Iowa, October 29, 2024 – For two decades, the MercyOne Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting has been a community tradition to usher in the holiday season and celebrate the memories of loved ones who have passed. The tree-lighting also illuminates the region's continuing need for access to quality hospice care. This year’s tree-lighting will be […]
Tomorrow, Congressman Eric Sorensen will cast his ballot in the 2024 election at Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus in Moline. Media are invited to attend, and Sorensen will be made available for questions. Sorensen, a former Quad Cities meteorologist, is running for reelection to represent Illinois’ 17th District in Congress – one of the […]
Bettendorf High School StuCo Silent Auction committee extends a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for their incredible support! Thanks to your contributions, we raised over $3,000 for the River Bend Food Bank. Your generosity will make a real difference in our community!
