The Pulling Focus Film Festival returns for its third year this weekend, kicking off with a Thursday night opening reception at The Last Picture House, downtown Davenport. In 2023, Azubuike African American Council for the Arts launched the inaugural year of the Pulling Focus Film Festival, an annual celebration of film and culture that focuses […]
Congratulations to Central High School for earning the 2025 All-State Art School recognition from the Art Educators of Iowa! This honor highlights the state’s top high school artists and programs. Special shoutout to artists who placed in the top 15 statewide: seniors Naomi Fiscus and Ella Strader, and junior Kate Stolley. Knowledge Turner and Meyah […]
“Viminda Shafer and Tyler Mitchell are tireless workers for Human Rights as individuals and in their roles working for The Project of the Quad Cities,” says Rev. Rich Hendricks, pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. During the worship service at 11am on Sunday, May 18th, Mitchell and Shafer will be recognized with […]
CSC Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club offers a one-time meeting to learn more about the programs and resources we offer, meet other participants and sign up for programs. Group Welcome Meetings will be held at: GILDA’S CLUB DAVENPORT on Tuesday, 5/6 at 5:00PM. NEW: In addition to in-person and live virtual Welcome Meetings, we now […]
The Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College has announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, which was held Wednesday, April 16. A total of 51 scholarly presentations were delivered by 59 students, spanning 18 majors. Podium Competition First Place: Olivia Rueschhoff, senior, of Manito, with faculty mentors Dinesh Ekanayake […]
Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
Des Moines, Iowa, April 21, 2025 – Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the “People’s Pope, ” he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church. At MercyOne, we admire his […]
Current Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) senior JayLhien Colbert describes WIU as a place that fosters growth—a second home that inspires students to embrace their journey. “When I think about WIU, I think about growth, opportunity and the incredible people who make it feel like home,” Colbert said. “It’s a place that challenges […]
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 […]
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 […]
