April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Did you know that one mosquito bite could put your dog’s life at risk? Here’s how heartworm disease happens: A mosquito bites an infected dog and picks up tiny worms (microfilaria). The worms develop inside the mosquito and are passed to another dog through a bite. Over time, the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) honored former Thomson Federal Correctional Institution Officer Blake Schwarz on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and urged House leadership to swiftly pass the Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act. The legislation would help provide mental health support for corrections officers across the country […]
MOLINE, Ill. – Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is set to host the 2025 High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on Saturday, April 12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the competition begins promptly at 8 a.m. Seniors must RSVP to secure their spot in the competition by contacting their local MTI campus or visiting MidwestTech.edu. “Welding can […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence has announced the launch of its new Board Governance Series, a dynamic and flexible training opportunity designed to empower current, new, and aspiring nonprofit board members and leaders. The innovative six-part series begins in May 2025. Led and designed by industry experts, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), representing more than 100 million Americans over the age of 50, recently endorsed Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-6) Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act. The QUIET Act would require robocallers to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) technology and increase penalties for […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs that will significantly raise prices on families in Illinois’ 17th district. “Tariffs are taxes that will make it more expensive for families across Central and Northwestern Illinois to afford their groceries or buy a new home,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “The […]
Project NOW Rock Island is holding a poverty conference today at their offices at 1830 2nd Ave. The schedule of events is: 8 am Breakfast & Networking 9 am Opening with Dwight L. Ford, Project NOW President/CEO 9:15 am-10:00 am Poverty in the QCA: The American Myth on Twelve Dollars Per Day Roger Pavey-Illinois Community Action President […]
MercyOne Genesis is committed to meeting the community’s health care needs. To that end, it is excited to announce the 2,200-square-foot expansion of MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Emergency Care in the MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Health Plaza. The 2,200-square-foot expansion will add six exam rooms, bringing the total to 15. The other additions include an additional procedure […]
It’s Election Day today and Rock Island voters will have a choice between incumbent Mayor Mike Thoms and challenger Ashley Harris. Still looking to make up your mind on who to vote for for Rock Island Mayor on Tuesday? I talked to both candidates for my podcast, QC Uncut, and had great conversations for more than an hour, uncut […]
RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 90th birthday by giving a gift to the community – 90 acts of kindness, a series of altruistic acts including partnering with charities, donating time and energy to community groups, and taking part in positive activities to help people. “We truly believe in being a partner to the […]
