QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area. “The decision to lay off employees from John Deere is a punch in the gut to my friends and neighbors here in the Quad Cities,” said Sorensen. “My heart goes […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast skies helped reduce the number of people needing care,” said […]
Nonprofit organizations throughout the region are invited to join Better Health Foundation CEO Missy Gowey for a Virtual Information Session on Monday, July 29, 2024, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., to learn more about an upcoming grant opportunity. The link to join the informational session is: https://zoom.us/j/93121782828?pwd=7nrgF9Te5s6pgmoZSkipP4FBwj9TV3.1 Call in: +309-205-3325 Meeting ID: 931 2178 2828 Passcode: […]
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Eric Sorensen’s (IL-17) bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which will require the federal government to only purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. The bill now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “Passage of my bipartisan All-American Flag Act […]
Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, The Blue Grass Charitable Drop Off Program, and many other nonprofits in the area for New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala! Food, Drinks, Raffles, Silent Auctions, 50/50, and a Photo Booth! Tickets are $15 in advance at Blessings Boutique, 215 W. Mayne St., Blue Grass, online in […]
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Operations at River […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Save the date: this fall, 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. “We aim to enhance faculty engagement with our […]
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, which serves the healthcare needs of Mercer County, Ill., and the surrounding communities, has been recognized as one of the top rural primary care practices in the United States according to the 2024 Lilypad Awards, the first and only ranking program for our nation’s 5,400+ Rural Health Clinics. The Lilypad Awards […]
Wags & Tales Reading Event – Join the QCAWC at The Atlas Collective, located at 1801 5th Avenue in Moline, IL, for the Wags & Tales Reading Event from 10 AM to 12 PM. A dedicated QCAWC Team Member will be reading “Not My Cat” by Stacey Patton and “Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate” […]
