The Moline-Rock Island Quad-Cities were ranked among the best places to live in Illinois — second best behind Peoria — and among the best places to live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report magazine’s annual report of the Top 150 places to live in the U.S., based on affordability and relatively clean air. The publication’s list, released this morning, of its Best Places to Live, had Illinois cities Peoria, Moline-Rock Island, Chicago and Rockford among its top spots to call home. While it wasn’t on the list last year, Moline-Rock Island... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Biden Administration has awarded Rockford, Illinois, $3.9 million in grants to supplement the city’s Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. With these funds, the City of Rockford will expand loan and grant opportunities for property owners and communities to clean up contaminated sites. “Communities across Northwest and Central Illinois are burdened by abandoned commercial properties – many so polluted that property development isn’t possible,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.... Read More

IowaWORKS, 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport, will be hosting the following employers for hiring events during the week of May 16, 2022. Employers are as follows: Monday, May 16 —  Per Mar Security — 9 am until 1 pm — Hiring for: Campus Security Officers— Flex Security Officers— Special Events Employee— Alarm Response Officer  Located in: Quad-City Area Tuesday, May 17 — UnityPoint Health —9 am until 12:30 pm —Hiring for:​ Registered Nurses— Patient Care Technician— Receptionist— Exercise Specialist— Cleaning Care Technician— Radiology Technician—... Read More

Check out the May Outdoor Flea Market in Coal Valley’s Country Fair Mall! Our outdoor vendors will have vintage, collectibles, garden decor, and more. The indoor mall dealers will have also their booths with lots of great deals too! The market will take place Saturday May 14, from 8am-4pm. Rain or shine. Admission is free. If you have vintage, collectibles, garden, or flea market items, limited vendor spaces are available to rent $15. For details call Lisa 563-320-3601. Guests can visit THIS PAGE for more details!  Read More

The Davenport Public Library to host NAMI to present Journaling for Mental Wellness on May 12th |Fairmount |Virtual at 6:30pm. Did you know that writing benefits your mental health? Join us for this unique program about writing for your mental health. Counselor Christina Wassenhove will cover the mental health benefits of writing and why she highly recommends it to the individuals she works with. There’s plenty of scientific evidence that proves journaling reduces stress, improves memory, and helps you regulate emotions. Christina will show you grounding techniques used in journaling. Writer... Read More

Rock Island Public Library is offering its final Spice Club program this month! Spice Club, May 12 at 5:30 pm, online. Sign up to get your own spice sample of Amchur or Amchoor (also known as mango powder) and a set of recipes to try. (PS: The garlic-ginger chicken with mint is delicious!) This is the last Spice Club of the 2022 season, so come see what you’ve been missing and try something new. Seats still available!  Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center has begun construction on a new Ability Garden. Construction is expected to last about 8 weeks. The new Ability Garden concept plan was designed by Eric Hornig of Hitchcock Design Group and will be constructed by Outdoor Innovations. This concept plan will be referenced throughout the construction process, as the entire garden will be custom built throughout all the steps to ensure appropriate mobility. Ken Hoffman of Outdoor Innovations will be using modern design techniques and appropriate materials that include neutral color stone and softer stone material. Plants... Read More

The Davenport Community School District is hosting an inclusion Night Gala Wednesday, May 11, 2022. John Kliegl, CEO of Special Olympics Iowa, will be there to celebrate the partnership between Special Olympics and Davenport Schools and acknowledge all the wonderful things Davenport’s Unified Champion Schools have done this year. The event is happening 6:00-7:30 p.m. at The Stardust at 218 Iowa Street, Davenport. The Special Olympics Iowa CEO and Superintendent TJ Schneckloth will sign a board to solidify the partnership. Unified Students and parents will attend, mix and mingle to celebrate all... Read More

Come join the Potheads at Coal Valley Municipal Park Tuesday, May 10th from 6-8pm to make these fun “pothead” flower pots. These are super fun to make! They would make a great handmade gift or nice addition to your porch decor! Cost is $28 for one flower pot, we have several different color options. You can pick from a bandana or curlers. We will have a couple raffle prizes and some fun cash and carry items! Bring your own drink and snacks. Sign up today. We are limiting available spaces for social distancing and these spots will go fast! More info? See here.  Read More

The Davenport Public Library to host NAMI to present Journaling for Mental Wellness on May 12th |Fairmount |Virtual at 6:30pm. Did you know that writing benefits your mental health? Join us for this unique program about writing for your mental health. Counselor Christina Wassenhove will cover the mental health benefits of writing and why she highly recommends it to the individuals she works with. There’s plenty of scientific evidence that proves journaling reduces stress, improves memory, and helps you regulate emotions. Christina will show you grounding techniques used in journaling. Writer... Read More