Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will help disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes. “Making sure our veterans can live comfortably after serving is one of the ways we can show our gratitude for their sacrifices,” said Sorensen. “This […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Operations and Program Grant program. This year, the Community Foundation will award over $486,000 to nonprofit organizations in the Quad Cities region. Operations and Program Grants provide flexible and reliable funding for general operating support or program support for successful ongoing […]
After two years of extensive work, the Alexander County city of Cairo, IL, will open a cooperative grocery store this month, thanks to assistance from the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University and its Illinois Cooperative Development Center (ICDC). Through a project, headed by Sean Park, ICDC Manager, the store will hold […]
Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL […]
DCSD Summer Enrichment Programs are at Sudlow and Williams Jr. High Schools. Who: Students going into 7th & 8th grades When: June 19th-July 28th, 2023 (no program the week of July 3rd) Times: 7:30 a.m. – Noon, Monday – Friday What: Free summer enrichment programs. Students will participate in hands on enrichment in reading, STEM, […]
Davenport Community School District is now registering Davenport 3-and 4-year-olds for Preschool taught by licensed teachers. Our curriculum and supports are designed to prepare students and families for the DCSD kindergarten transition. For more information, see the Davenport School District website.
Free summer meals in Rock Island start today! We’re offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to children under the age of 18 for the month of June, regardless of income level or school district boundary area. Meals will be offered at Edison Jr. High School (4141 9th Street, Rock Island) from June 5 -29. […]
After graduating from Western Illinois University with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) in 2008 and 2010, alumnus Dale Maxson knew he wanted to work in land conservation. A post-graduation job with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a chance meeting, and the […]
Congratulations to Croix Baker from Davenport Central High School for winning the Triple Threat Award for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards! Next, he will compete at the Jimmy Awards in New York City in two weeks. This has been the third Jimmy Awards nominee from Central High School since 2019!
Congratulations to the Sudlow yearbook staff for receiving a 3rd place finish at the 2022 Lifetouch National School Studios Yearbook Showcase Contest! The publications were sorted into four divisions: high schools with more than 1,000 students enrolled, high schools with fewer than 1,000 students enrolled, middle schools/junior high schools, and elementary schools. Yearbooks were evaluated […]
