BETTENDORF, IOWA – Four Awards. One Mission: To support and strengthen the City of Bettendorf’s Parks and Recreation Department. On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – a City Employee, a Volunteer Group, a Service Group, and The Tangled Wood were all being honored at the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association Conference at the RiverCenter, 136 E. […]
SPRINGFIELD – Total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending February 2023, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate decreased in seven areas, increased in five areas and was […]
Analog II in Moline, Illinois will be rebranded to Analog Pizza & Arcade starting in May 2023. In addition to offering a variety of pizzas and appetizers, they will also be adding a 3,000 square foot patio that will be opening in June. “We are really excited to add a patio like we have at […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of Western Illinois University’s long-time support of veterans and active service personnel, the University has been recognized for 14 years running as a “Military Friendly School” by Viqtory/Military Friendly, achieving “Gold” status for 2023-2024. Western ranked 19th in the United States for small public universities earning the Gold status. “WIU remains […]
MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Regional College students have been making a difference for years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer group representing WQPT throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The Ambassadors are a more highly trained extension of the WQPT volunteer force representing the station at fairs, community and fundraising events and on television. It is […]
Bettendorf — No April Fools’! On April 1, 2023, Palmer Grill is opening its doors to the public under a new partnership. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Bettendorf City Council voted to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bettendorf and Food Drink Friends, Inc. “As the parent company of The Tangled Wood […]
The Western Illinois University Business Studies Living Learning Community is hosting a Professionalism Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 via Zoom. This workshop is open free to any current WIU student. “This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from recent graduates about their successes and challenges at their first and/or second jobs,” said […]
QCAWC Kitten Shower Saturday, April 1st Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, QCAWC, Saturday, April 1st from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the QCAWC Adoption & Education Center for the QCAWC Kitten Shower. Enjoy refreshments, games, raffles, & adoption specials. Bring items from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s Kitten Wish List Registry and/or the […]
In honor of National French Fry Day here is my quick list of my top 5 favorites in the QC. 5. Tacobar Nacho fries. Perfect for a drunk snack or a hangover. These babies are packed full of what a growing boy needs. 4. Duck City Bistro Duck fat frys… These fries are the reason […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,741,866 in federal grant funding for Early Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois. This grant was awarded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to SAL Family and Community Services in Moline to provide education to infants and toddlers under the age […]
