Alumni from the Western Illinois University baseball team descended on Macomb this April to celebrate the program’s history. Players from six different decades were in Macomb to renew old friendships, develop new relationships and cheer on the players of the 2025 WIU Baseball team. The 16 alumni on hand were honored in pregame on-field ceremonies […]
“Viminda Shafer and Tyler Mitchell are tireless workers for Human Rights as individuals and in their roles working for The Project of the Quad Cities,” says Rev. Rich Hendricks, pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. During the worship service at 11am on Sunday, May 18th, Mitchell and Shafer will be recognized with […]
CSC Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club offers a one-time meeting to learn more about the programs and resources we offer, meet other participants and sign up for programs. Group Welcome Meetings will be held at: GILDA’S CLUB DAVENPORT on Tuesday, 5/6 at 5:00PM. NEW: In addition to in-person and live virtual Welcome Meetings, we now […]
It’s Be Kind to Animals Week! Let’s honor the incredible bond between humans and our furry friends. At QCAWC, we’re dedicated to caring for animals in need, but we can’t do it without your support. Your donations help us provide shelter, medical care, and love to countless animals. Together, we can make a paw-sitive impact! Donate […]
Join us in making a difference in the lives of animals who are waiting for a second chance! Today is adopt a pet from a shelter day! We think every day is the perfect day to open your heart and home to a shelter pet in need. Ready to adopt? Give love a chance: https://qcawc.org/adopt […]
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture is holding its 2025 Leatherneck Legacy Online Sale from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Bids on various items and experiences, including a WIU custom bar, will be accepted throughout the day. This sale helps offset the costs of the livestock judging team and the school livestock farms. There are […]
Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
Western Illinois University is celebrating National Volunteer Week Monday, April 21 to Thursday, April 24. The Office of Student Engagement – Volunteer Programs and Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are partnering together to provide WIU student volunteers opportunities to participate in giving back to their community. National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and […]
This week, Quad City Animal Welfare Center shining the spotlight on our amazing volunteers! They play a vital role in everything we do from enriching the lives of animals in our care, assisting at our Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, fostering animals in need, helping at events, cleaning, to supporting behind the scenes with administrative work. […]
Mark your calendars! Children who turn five on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to start school in the 2025-2026 school year in the Rock Island-Milan School District. Below are the upcoming Kindergarten Round-Up dates for all elementary schools. For more information, please visit: https://rockislandmilansd41il.sites.thrillshare.com/…
