A major protest in Moline Sunday afternoon will be among many across the country — coordinated as “ICE Out For Good” Weekend of Action on Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions. Hundreds are expected to gather along Avenue […]
The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has awarded $161,000 in grants to 36 nonprofits supporting quality of life in the Village of Milan. “This year’s grants reflect the breadth of community need and the generosity and vision of Grant and Virginia Brissman,” Cathy Edwards, a […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced $315,000 in QC River Connections Grants awarded to 12 local organizations whose work strengthens the relationship between people, place, and the Mississippi River. Made possible by the Walton Family Foundation and guided by the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), the QC River Connections Grant […]
The Moline Community Development Corporation (Moline CDC) is launching its 2026 Handy at Home Workshop Series, a hands-on program designed to help residents learn affordable home maintenance skills. The series focuses on challenges common in older homes and equips participants with the knowledge needed to preserve their properties, reduce repair costs, and strengthen neighborhood stability. […]
SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Mike Halpin’s law to clarify and simplify hunting license rules to the public goes into effect Jan. 1. “Folks who are wanting to get into hunting will have an easier time acquiring apprentice licenses under this new law,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This law also cleans up regulations around suspension and revocation […]
After two long years of being closed, the popular Rock Island Brewing Co., 1815 2nd Ave., is reopening Friday, Dec. 19, under new ownership. Owner Zach Edwards is a Rocky alum, a fan of RIBCO, a supporter of adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and a cheerleader for downtown Rock Island’s rebound. The 2001 Rock Island […]
Several Quad Cities leaders helped make history Tuesday, as they joined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at Chicago Union Station for the signing of the state Transit Bill, securing $475 million in funding for the Chicago to Quad Cities Passenger Rail. The nearly $900-million project has been a long-standing priority for regional leaders and marks a […]
After roughly two years in downtown Moline, Sound Conservatory is preparing to pack up and close at the landmark Carnegie library building at the end of this month. Andrzej Kozlowski sold the business (at 504 17th St.) to Ben Tinsman of Bettendorf as of July 1, 2025, and Tinsman (who has taught piano at Sound […]
Oct. 9, 2025 was kind of a big day for Anika Martin of Moline. She played key roles in the giddy fever dream of a day – starting with the annual Birdies for Charity fundraising announcement at John Deere Pavilion, Moline, and ending with the annual Lead(h)er Fuel the Fire Gala, at Old Oaks Winery, […]
For just the second time, Mercado on Fifth in downtown Moline will host the 55th-annual Mr. Thanksgiving holiday dinner on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27, 2025) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 423 12th Street, Moline. A beloved pillar of the community, Bob Vogelbaugh — Mr. Thanksgiving — shared his enthusiasm for the event: “It truly warms my […]
