Three principals will move to the Grants Department and Teaching and Learning Department The Board of Education approved new appointments of three principals at the Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 1: Lance Clark was named as Assistant Director of Grants, Assessment and Accountability. Recently, Mr. Clark has served as Principal of Frances Willard Elementary since 2016. As an administrator, Lance established a data-driven atmosphere. and led the Frances Willard School team from “Lowest Performing” rating to “Commendable” performance rating on the Illinois School Report... Read More

DAVENPORT, IA. – The Quad-Cities will have three teams of hard-working young men and women representing the state of Iowa in upcoming national and international soccer tournaments! The Quad City Strikers Soccer Club’s U14 and U13 boys teams, and their U16 girls team, all won their respective divisions in the state’s Presidents Cup tournaments and as such will represent the state of Iowa playing against other top-ranked teams from around the country at the Midwest Regional Presidents Cup competition, June 16-20 in St. Louis, Mo. Quad City Strikers U14 boys, U13 boys and U16 girls are each... Read More

Quad City businesses seek employees at “Opportunity Knocks Monday,” an IowaWORKS job fair taking place each Monday. IowaWORKS, will host “Opportunity Knocks Monday” June 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport.   The lineup of employers for June 13 are:  Walmart – Hiring for online personal shoppers, cashiers, baker/deli attendant and janitorial. Amentum – Hiring for HVAC, plumbers, pipefitters, and electricians. Naeve Family Beef – Hiring for hourly fabrication and harvest positions. Hotel Blackhawk – Hiring... Read More

Genesis is hosting a Community Open House for the newly remodeled Genesis Center for Breast Health (CBH) location within the Genesis Medical Center, Silvis campus on Thursday, June 9. There will be tours available, and prospective patients can meet the providers from 4 to 6 p.m. The state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive breast care, including screening, diagnosis, biopsies, and surgery. It is also the first Genesis location in Illinois to offer Breast MRI. Genesis breast health centers provide the most advanced breast imaging tools available, including 3D mammography, breast ultrasound,... Read More

Gilda’s Club of Davenport, Iowa is offering support groups this week! Support groups are being offered as a hybrid model. For hybrid groups, members can register to attend in-person or via Zoom. RSVP is REQUIRED for both options. Connecting Through Cancer Support Group: Tuesday 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Connecting Through Cancer Support Group:Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 PM. Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts,... Read More

The Rock Island-Milan School District is offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to children under the age of 18 in June and July, regardless of income level or school district boundary area. Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School (1400 25th Avenue) from June 2 -29. Breakfast is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch is from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Meals must be consumed on site. Meals will be available at the locations below starting Monday, June 13 through Friday, July 14. Breakfast is from 9:00-9:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Meals must be consumed... Read More

Just a few more days of school remaining! What is your athlete doing this summer to become faster, stronger, and more durable? If you have not signed your athlete(s) up for one of our Athlete U Summer Camps, NOW is the time to do so! We will have 3 different camp options this summer to better fit what goals are in mind for your athlete(s). Wanting to learn proper lifting techniques, weight room etiquette, improve body mechanics?! Sign up for our Strength Camp! Looking to improve your vertical leap and develop lower body stability and strength?! Our performance camp is the camp to choose! Have... Read More

Celebrate the 7th year of this annual June event in the Quad Cities. Museum Week was created to celebrate our region’s museums, their amazing collections, stories, history, and their importance to the QC. The Quad Cities is home to more than 10 museums and each one offers something completely different to appeal to a variety of audiences and ages. During Quad Cities Museum Week, local museums offer discounts, special events/exhibits, or tours, making it the perfect time for families and friends to get out and explore.  Each museum experience is different and unique. Come on out and explore! ... Read More

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! This week’s Pet of the Week is Keys! You could be just what this girl needs to be the key to her heart! Keys is a 9-month-old Pointer Mix who is looking for a home willing to give her a bit of time and lots of love to help her come out of her shell. Although timid at first, Keys is a huge love bug, that treasures nothing more than to be held and told everything is going to be okay. She would do well in a home with other dogs... Read More

Students at Davenport’s Monroe Elementary School will be unveiling a special memorial to the late Breasia Terrell at 3 p.m. today at the school. Last fall, with her mother’s blessing, students began creating a memorial to Terrell. Green Thumbers on Brady St in Davenport donated a healthy young maple tree and our friends from One Eight helped to get it into the ground. This spring, the non-profit, Project 15:12, provided funding for a beautiful stone bench engraved in Breasia’s honor and the boulders lining the perimeter. Breasia’s mother created a cross covered with pictures and we’ve... Read More