If you’re looking to celebrate Taco Tuesday tonight, why not shop local and get some delicious Mexican food from the variety of awesome local restaurants here in the Quad-Cities? If you’re down for some south-of-the-border eats and wondering which local hot spots are still open for delivery, carry-out or curbside, well, wonder no more, QuadCities.com has got you covered, with our spicy list of local Mexican restaurants open and ready to take your orders for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, margaritas and more! Here, we offer you a list of local Mexican restaurants, bars and cafes that are... Read More

Food Fest is back Father’s Day weekend (June 16th to 18th) at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive for a weekend of fun planned with nightly music, Stock Car races on Friday and our Tractor Pull on Saturday. All this and more! Full event schedule/food line-up will be finalized and announced soon. Learn more: FAIR FOOD FEST  Read More

De’Viann Titus-Porter, or ‘TP’ to his many friends, is a graduating senior at St. Ambrose University and football player. TP is also a graduate of North High School! Over the past school year, TP served as a mentor at Wilson Elementary School and today the school threw an event called ‘Bee the Difference’ featuring SAU cheerleaders and football players. The students had a blast playing games, winning prizes, and watching the cheerleaders perform stunts. TP was presented with a ‘Hug Award,’ an ‘Honorary Staff’ t-shirt, and personalized thank... Read More

It’s time to rock out with rock star bingo! Think you know your music trivia? Time to test your skills! Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night.” What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like “regular” bingo, but we replaced bingo numbers, like “B16”, with parts of songs. If you know the song title (no phones, devices or apps – basically no cheating), then... Read More

On Tuesday, May 16, one of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research – Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh – will give an informal presentation about living with or caring for someone with dementia. The event is free and open to the public. Author and professor of Gerontology & Family Services at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. Eshbaugh will share about how diseases of the brain that cause dementia can change the way a person experiences the world, including how they see, taste, smell hear and touch. Participants will learn how to interact with those with dementia in a way that promotes a positive... Read More

Congratulations to our RIMSD Parents of the Month for April! The district’s F.A.C.E team selects a parent/guardian each month that goes above and beyond! Read more why they ROCK! https://bit.ly/3NsY1DV Fabiola Cavazos – Rock Island Center for Math & Science Liz Funkhauser – Ridgewood Elementary School Tonya Willits – Thurgood Marshall Learning Center  Read More

Join us for 2023 Spurthi – A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Bettendorf, IA at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php… Packet Pick-up will be on Saturday, 29th April 2023 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM US/Central at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Bettendorf.  Read More

Western Illinois University graduate student Karston Cole is only one month away from the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Cole will graduate with a Master of Science in Psychology and Clinical/Community Mental Health. Cole is completing an internship at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, IL, where he is gaining experience as a behavioral specialist and will remain in this role post graduation. “I am fortunate and grateful to begin my career with the wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience provided to me at WIU, especially... Read More

MOLINE, Illinois—EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Champions for Every Child Award. This year, two awards will be given – one to an individual and one to organization to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time and talents to ensuring a safe, healthy childhood for all. “We received a lot of wonderful, deserving nominations from the community. Our hope is to shine a light on the people and organizations who work every day to help future generations thrive,” said Mark Mathews, EveryChild’s... Read More

Made Market QC is a handmade + vintage makers market featuring over 150 vendors with trendy boutiques, vintage finds, and the best handmade goods in the Midwest! Shopping, Live Music, Food + Drinks, too! We intentionally host 3 markets a year in three different seasons- Spring, Summer, + Holiday- in hopes to bring you the BEST shopping experience year round! MADE MARKET: Spring Friday, April 7, 5-8pm Saturday, April 8, 9-3pm The Bend XPO East Moline, IL ​ADMISSION: $5 online $7 at the door Learn more here: Made Market    Read More