Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of $3.2 million for clean drinking water and road infrastructure projects in two FY2024 House Appropriations bills. Sorensen requested funding for the projects in April. “To create healthier neighborhoods, safety and access to clean drinking water need to be top priorities,” said Sorensen. “I’m pleased to see this […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University, in partnership with Blackhawk Community College and local school districts, received a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs school districts. The grant will award 24 NOYCE STEM Teacher Scholarships over the next five years, and three scholars have already been selected for […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured the inclusion of $12.5 million in the FY2024 House Defense Appropriations Bill to support manufacturing jobs and develop new technologies in the Quad Cities area. “Service members and civilian workers in Northwestern Illinois continue to be a source of pride for our region, supporting our nation’s national defense and leading […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the new Trending Garden, sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and Jaycees of the Quad Cities. Construction is set to begin in August and a dedication is planned for September. The Trending Garden is designed to inspire creativity in home gardeners, showcasing what can be done […]
MUSCATINE – Climate is changing and demands for energy keep rising. Since October 2022, a group of local citizens have been meeting and planning for an organization to shine a light on a clean, bright future. Today they launched the Muscatine County Energy District, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of energy solutions specific […]
The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health clinic to serve our community in late 2023 & to meet the growing mental health needs of the Quad Cities and our larger region. Today Vera French announced its purchase and renovation of the first three floors of […]
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the LeClaire Community Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. LeClaire Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news that American Airlines will offer twice daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) starting on December 20, 2023. “To grow our economy, support jobs, and increase opportunity, it is critical that we expand access to other parts of […]
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has developed two new lower turn-on RPM alternators with the addition of 60- and 90-amp, 48-volt high-output alternators to its product line-up. With these options, end users can potentially begin charging secondary power banks at even lower speeds, including at factory idle without a high idle kit, seeing […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced The Pride in Mental Health Act to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQI+ youth. “There is a mental health crisis among LGBTQI+ youth across the United States and we need to do a better job supporting […]
