A new fund in the Western Illinois University Foundation is providing essential financial support for student retention activities. The Leatherneck Retention Fund expands the reach of the important work occurring campus-wide in Student Success and Academic Affairs, assisting students in establishing their roots at WIU and persisting through to graduation. The Leatherneck Retention Fund provides […]
The Western Illinois University Libraries and University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library monthly throughout the Fall 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits. Therapy dogs will be available […]
The Doris & Victor Day Foundation Board awards $800,500 to 44 charitable organizations through its annual grants program. These organizations will, in turn, significantly impact the Quad Cities, enhancing the lives of its residents and contributing to its development. The contributions, a testament to the foundation’s long-term commitment, stemmed from a significant 10-million-dollar gift from […]
Genesis’ Homeruns For Life returns to Modern Woodmen Park this Friday to honor Nathan Paustian, 12, of Durant, Iowa. Nathan has overcome enormous challenges to round the bases at the ballpark. Nathan Paustian loves a good knock-knock joke. Using his tablet-sized speech-generating device, he sets you up and delivers the punchline with a smile. Telling […]
All Bettendorf students are welcome for free summer meals 8-9 am and 12 – 1 pm at Mark Twain and Bettendorf Middle School. We have breakfast and lunch, power, and air conditioning!
Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Katie Moore, 13, of Davenport, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game at the end of the second inning. Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of Genesis physical therapy and rehabilitation patients. The event takes place […]
Now through July 26th, free summer lunches for children under the age of 18 at Moline High School, Monday- Friday. For more details, see below:
Rock Island High School’s Cultural Club got together to have a Thanksgiving Feast. Students brought food from their cultures to share. Some meals included were Baozi from Thailand, Pan Ducles (Mexican desserts), Arabic pickles, curry dishes, and a lot more! Mr. Mwaga also made a Ugali soup from Kenya. It was a great way to […]
Join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters and Moline High School. The Chilly Days Donation Drive is our way to help ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear, personal care items, and household supplies through the upcoming months. The Library […]
We’re mid-summer and the weather is great in the Quad-Cities! Along with that, we’ve got plenty of sunny news on the forecast. Every month, in conjunction with our partners at KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live,” we present you with that forecast, our column What’s The Good News, highlighting bright skies of cool people, events, and happenings […]
