De’Viann Titus-Porter, or ‘TP’ to his many friends, is a graduating senior at St. Ambrose University and football player. TP is also a graduate of North High School! Over the past school year, TP served as a mentor at Wilson Elementary School and today the school threw an event called ‘Bee the Difference’ featuring SAU cheerleaders and football players. The students had a blast playing games, winning prizes, and watching the cheerleaders perform stunts. TP was presented with a ‘Hug Award,’ an ‘Honorary Staff’ t-shirt, and personalized thank... Read More

In a full Rock Island High School Auditorium, the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) awarded $141,200 to the Class of 2023 at its Austin Academic Achievement Awards and RIMEF Scholarships Night on May 9. 57 accomplished Rock Island High School (RIHS) seniors received $36,000 in Austin Academic Achievement Award (AAAA) scholarships and $105,200 RIMEF Named scholarships at the annual ceremony. The RIMEF also recognized the academic accomplishments of the Top Ten from each class with certificates and gift bundles. In all, 119 Rock Island High School students were celebrated during this... Read More

What is the Jewish experience in the Quad Cities? What are the beliefs, values and traditions upon which the Jewish faith is based? Join our program “Jewish Heritage in the QC” on Monday, May 15th at 2:00pm at | Main as Rabbi Henry Karp explains. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9963621  Read More

“CONNECTING THE WORLD Through Public Works” – That’s the theme of National Public Works Week, taking place May 21-27, 2023 through the American Public Works Association. To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf’s Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 20th from 9am-1pm at the Bettendorf Maintenance Center, 4403 Devils Glen Road. This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes: • Public Works Trucks and Machinery On Display • Free Food (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Ice Cream, and Soft Drinks) •... Read More

In perfect step with the warming weather, the BettendorfPublic Library and K&K Hardware are offering How to Fix It: Gardening Edition. Staff from K&Kand a master gardener will offer attendees solutions to typical gardening problems onTuesday, May 9th at 7:00 PM. The class will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is required and can be made athttps://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/8165291 or by calling the Library at 563–344–4175.Located in Bettendorf, K&K Hardware has been operating since 1940. The Bettendorf... Read More

On Tuesday, May 16, one of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research – Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh – will give an informal presentation about living with or caring for someone with dementia. The event is free and open to the public. Author and professor of Gerontology & Family Services at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. Eshbaugh will share about how diseases of the brain that cause dementia can change the way a person experiences the world, including how they see, taste, smell hear and touch. Participants will learn how to interact with those with dementia in a way that promotes a positive... Read More

Attention all taco lovers! Get ready for the newest addition to the Quad Cities food and bar scene – Dam Tacos! This unique taco concept will be opening on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5th, and it’s guaranteed to leave you saying, “I need some Dam Tacos!” Dam Tacos is a carry-out and delivery-only concept, with a full service bar specializing in all things tequila and more. The menu only consists of damn good tacos, each one packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. From classics like Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Boom Boom Shrimp to amazing Chicken options, our tacos are sure to impress. Dam... Read More

A peace rally to remember those injured and lost in the March 25 incident in Macomb will begin at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the brick courtyard behind the Western Illinois University Union. The event is being held prior to the 5:30 p.m. Prayer Walk the same day, which begins at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Newman Center. In case of rain, both events will be held Friday, May 5. The peace rally is being supported by the WIU Student Government Association, the WIU Office of Public Safety, the WIU Multicultural Center, the University Counseling Center, the WIU Veterans Resource Center, WIU... Read More

Join us for 2023 Spurthi – A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Bettendorf, IA at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php… Packet Pick-up will be on Saturday, 29th April 2023 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM US/Central at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Bettendorf.  Read More

In anticipation of Western Illinois University’s commencement in May, the Multicultural Center (MCC) will host a joint graduation celebration to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of graduating members of the LGBT*QA, Latinx and African/African American/Afro-Caribbean communities at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the University Union Heritage Room. In prior years, the MCC had hosted separate graduations for the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC graduation), the LGBT*QA Resource Center (Lavender Graduation) and the Casa Latina Cultural Center (Latinx Graduation). However, in... Read More