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Illinois Congressman Sorensen Announces Over $3 Million for Early Childhood Education in Northwestern Illinois

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,328,749 in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois.   “Early childhood education is one of the most critical investments we can make to level the playing field for our kids and put them on a path to success,” said Sorensen. “This funding will increase opportunity across […]

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Celebrate National Spay Day Today With Illinois Animal Shelters

Celebrate National Spay Day Today With Illinois Animal Shelters

Tuesday February 28th is World Spay Day! An annual campaign to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying and neutering their pets and feral cats. QCAWC has a low-cost spay/neuter program! Make an appointment online https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/spay-neuter-program or call 309-787-6830 Option #2. You can also Be A Life Saver by sponsoring a spay or neuter: https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/sponsor-a-spay-neuter QCAWC relies solely on […]

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Rock Island's Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

Rock Island’s Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

Congratulations to Rock Island High School student Kayla Rice for being selected as the recipient of the Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship! She was surprised with the scholarship by her teammates, coaches, family, and Quad Cities who presented her with the certificate. This scholarship is given to High school female student-athletes that demonstrate academic excellence, […]

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Meet Pumba, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week!

Meet Pumba, 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 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is […]

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Illinois QCCA RV and Camping Show Driving Into Expo Center

Illinois QCCA RV and Camping Show Driving Into Expo Center

The weather is starting to warm up and camping season is just around the corner! Which means it is time for the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave Rock Island) to transform into an enormous showroom for the latest models of motorhomes, trailers, toy haulers, 5th wheels and other recreational vehicles. That’s right, it’s time […]

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Bettendorf Robotics Team Heading to Iowa State Competition

Bettendorf Robotics Team Heading to Iowa State Competition

The UBett Robotics Team hosted a super qualifier event in robotics on Saturday for a chance to qualify for state. Students representing 24 schools and communities from all over Eastern Iowa including Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley, and North Scott took part in the competition. BHS was the first team selected for the Alliance that won first […]

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Rock Island Schools Reveal School And Parent of the Month January Winners

Rock Island Schools Reveal School And Parent of the Month January Winners

The district’s F.A.C.E (Family and Community Engagement) has started a new initiative to recognize parents/guardians and a RIMSD school who are making a positive impact in our school district and community. Parent/Guardian of the Month Schools can nominate a parent/guarding who goes above and beyond to support the needs of children, our school, and/or our […]

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Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball Registration Is Open Now

Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball Registration Is Open Now

The Bettendorf-Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball registration website is now open for the 2023 spring/summer season. To sign up, visit: https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=14196 More detailed information is available below or at BPVBaseball.com (https://bpv.teampages.com). Exact dates will be released soon for tryouts and evaluations, but those season-starting sessions for the Minors (4th/5th graders) and Majors (6th/7th graders) typically are the final week of March […]

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