Davenport, IA — 4/29/2026— It was a proud moment for students and staff at Horizon Science Academy Davenport as they delivered an exceptional performance at Concept Schools’ annual STEMCON event. Competing against more than 1,000 students in grades 4–12 from across the network, HSA Davenport students demonstrated excellence, innovation, and determination—earning top placements across multiple […]
EAST MOLINE – MetroRock Housing Connection is working collaboratively with the East Moline School District 37 to acquire the former Hoffman school building in East Moline for housing development. “Right now we are in the early pre-development phase,” said Amy Clark, President and CEO of MetroRock. “Our goal is to explore an adaptive reuse of […]
BETTENDORF, Iowa – LandJet, a franchise business in the luxury transportation for the corporate traveler space, will be hosting a Franchise Pop-up special event to invite interested entrepreneurs in to learn more about LandJet franchise opportunities from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 3269 Moencks Ct., Bettendorf. The event is free and open […]
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 […]
A special and urgently needed Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from noon to 4 p.m., hosted by Spectrum Pub at 117 S. East St., Suite 1, Cambridge, Ill. Guests are welcome to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal with all the traditional fixings, including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn casserole, and […]
The River Bend Food Bank, Figge Art Museum, and a Davenport church, students and food pantry are among local organizations stepping up to help combat hunger as the federal government shutdown (now in its second month) has cut food assistance. The regional food bank is urgently raising $145,000 in cash donations as part of Gov. […]
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 […]
Zach Edwards is a Rocky alum, a fan of Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO), a supporter of adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and a cheerleader for downtown Rock Island’s rebound. So the 2001 Rock Island High grad and financial advisor seems the perfect person to lead RIBCO into a new chapter in its long, illustrious […]
Many artists today use the trendy term “multi-hyphenate” – meaning they are triple threats or more, able to unleash many talents at once, like singing, dancing and acting. Shelley Cooper, associate professor of musical theatre at Augustana College, has long been a multi-hyphenate, with impressive experience as a singer, director, actress, playwright, choreographer, producer and […]
