Get your ECLIPSE on at Rock Island’s The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More

Call for Entries: Pulling Focus African American Film Festival Dear Independent Filmmakers, The Azubuike African American Council for The Arts is thrilled to announce the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival and warmly invites you to submit your short films. This prestigious event is dedicated to showcasing cinematic stories by and about the Black Diaspora, African Americans, and BIPOC communities. We are seeking films that reflect the richness of the African American or African descent experience, crafted with passion and the unique perspective that only you, as a filmmaker, can bring. Eligibility: National... Read More

Get your ECLIPSE on at The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More

It’s BAG SALE time! Abernathy’s is hosting their Spring Bag Sale on Saturday, April 6th. If you have not made it out to a Abernathy’s Bag Sale, here the dealio- -Dress weather appropriate, this is an outdoor event located on the side of Abernathy’s across from 392 (the coffee shop). -Show up early! Bag sale starts promptly at 10 AM – NO PRE SHOPPING -They supply the bag (almost trash bag size!) -You fill the bag with as many goodies as you can fit -You pay $30 for the bag after you’ve shopped -Leave the bag with them outside and enjoy the store wide discount... Read More

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology will host keynote speaker and CEO Amanda Gore tomorrow, April 2 for the Ferguson Lecture from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff, corporate partners and community members. Gore is the CEO of The Joy Project, a businesswoman and author and award-winning speaker. She is one of four Australians inducted into the USA Speaker Hall of Fame and works with small and large companies in every industry, including Mcdonald’s, Westpac, KPMG, CISCO, AMP, MDRT, Flight... Read More

Rock Island High School is hosting a webinar series throughout the month of April with Mark Salisbury from TuitionFit. The first webinar starts tomorrow, April 2nd. The series is intended to help students and their families (9th-12th grade) navigate the financial waters of post-secondary education and will cover various topics every Tuesday from 7-8 PM.  Read More

Now accepting NEW REGISTRATIONS for the Spring Season! Missed out on the fall season? Want to check out what the SESA Academy and Select travel programs are all about? Joining for the spring season is a great way to get involved and experience our competitive and developmentally focused program. Register at https://www.sesasoccer.com/ All teams practice twice a week over an 11 week season. Teams are led by qualified, passionate, and nationally licensed team head coaches and have regular training and games with professional staff coaches. All teams will attend 2 tournaments, including... Read More

Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant at 4773 River Drive in Moline is having a grand opening this weekend! Think you know Catfish Charlie’s? Think again. New management, a new menu and new features are waiting for you at the river’s edge. Let’s celebrate! Stop in this March for Grand Opening prices and exclusives you’re sure to love! Join us at the Quad Cities’ only true Mississippi River restaurant—you’ll be hooked on our flavors, great atmosphere and FUN! Lunch Wednesdays – Cheeseburger and one side $9.95 Thursdays – Rueben sandwich and one side $9.95 Fridays – Fish sandwich... Read More

The 4th Annual Women Fighting Hunger Dinner Fundraiser will take place this Thursday evening, March 28, at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport. New York Times bestselling author, educator and activist Erin Gruwell will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event.  Gruwell s an American teacher best known for her unique teaching method, which led to the publication of The Freedom Writers Diary. The event, hosted at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport, brings together women (and men) who are passionate about River Bend’s mission to work to build hunger-free communities. Also open to men, the... Read More

The Central Mock Trial teams rocked the regional competition at St. Ambrose earlier this week!  The Blue team won the bid to the 2024 Iowa High School Mock Trial Tournament in Des Moines on March 28-30!  Congratulations to our hardworking students, many of whom were recognized as outstanding attorneys or witnesses. This marks their second consecutive year making it to the state level!  Read More