Less than a month after collecting over three million meals in the 39th-annual Student Hunger Drive, and thanks to emergency funding dollars, River Bend Food Bank and its hunger-relief partners are distributing six million meals to people experiencing hunger. President & CEO Chris Ford said the food bank is prioritizing speed and efficiency to turn the […]
Friday afternoon, the Rock Island High School boys soccer team will strive to even the score against Washington High School and make it to the Illinois state soccer finals. The Rocks previously lost to Washington, then ranked number one in the state, 3-0, but it was a closer game than the score would suggest, and […]
The River Bend Food Bank, Figge Art Museum, and a Davenport church, students and food pantry are among local organizations stepping up to help combat hunger as the federal government shutdown (now in its second month) has cut food assistance. The regional food bank is urgently raising $145,000 in cash donations as part of Gov. […]
For just the second time, Mercado on Fifth in downtown Moline will host the 55th-annual Mr. Thanksgiving holiday dinner on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27, 2025) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 423 12th Street, Moline. A beloved pillar of the community, Bob Vogelbaugh — Mr. Thanksgiving — shared his enthusiasm for the event: “It truly warms my […]
4-H In The City’s documentary “Salute to Service” received the Grand Champion in Civic Engagement Award at the Illinois State Fair and will premiere the film on Saturday Oct. 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street in Moline. 4-H in the City is a Rock Island County 4-H Club. […]
Now’s your chance to help decide which adorable pets will be featured in our 2026 calendar. Every vote is just $1 (minimum of 5 votes per transaction)—and every dollar supports the animals at QCAWC! Rally your friends, family, and coworkers—every vote makes a difference! Show your support AND help your favorite pet climb to the […]
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Riley Olmstead, 9, of Clinton, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 13 at the end of the first inning. MercyOne Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of MercyOne Genesis physical therapy and […]
The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics (WISO) wrapped up with resounding success, as many athletes from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Florida gathered at Western Illinois University to celebrate competition, fitness and community. Spanning over 30 events across nine sports, including track and field, swimming, cycling, golf and more, the WISO […]
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/…
Project NOW’s Executive Director, Dwight Ford, will provide a community update on our “Lift NOW Center”—the emergency overnight shelter we opened in January (418 19th Street Rock Island) on Friday. Ford will provide numbers of those served, the communities served, as well as some success stories. There are 37 beds available for unhoused individuals and families […]
