Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining local leaders today to announce $22.7 million in federal funding for significant infrastructure improvements along 11th Street in the City of Rock Island. Following the city’s grant submission, Sorensen and Senators Durbin and Duckworth championed the project. “This vital infrastructure investment will create good-paying jobs here in Rock Island […]
MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery will continue growing in the New Year with the acquisition of the practice of Aric Eckhardt, MD, who retired at the end of the year. Dr. Eckhardt’s plastic surgery clinic at MercyOne Genesis Moline Health Plaza will close, and his clinical team will join MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery at 4334 E. […]
If you’re puttin’ on the ritz and 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, […]
Dine for a Purpose! Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at Village Inn (2001 1st Street A in Moline) on Thursday, January 16th between 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, when you mention the Quad City Animal Welfare Center , 20% will be donated […]
Bettendorf River Trail is back open! The Riverfront Trail is back OPEN! The Bollards Replacement project is wrapping up and the new lighted bollards are now in place. Bikers, Walkers, and Runners can now utilize the Mississippi Riverfront Trail without the detour! Landscaping will be completed in early Spring. For full details on this project, […]
Meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, and encourages all our readers to contact them for more information and adopt a pet! This week’s Pet of the Week is Daphne! Meet Daphne: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1563 At 7 years old, Daphne is a gentle and loving […]
Congrats to Ms. DeBroeck for being named the Rock Island Schools Parent/ Guardian of the Month! As one of the Thomas Jefferson Booster Club Co-Presidents, Ms. DeBroeck was responsible for arranging a fundraiser event with the Milan Subway to raise funds for our scholars’ activities. She also spearheaded the Community Build event to put up […]
Trenton Taber, a 2015 graduate of Western Illinois University’s Agriculture Education program, has been named the Region 4 Outstanding Agriculture Teacher by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). “My career as an agriculture teacher wouldn’t be anything without the mentors and support I’ve received throughout Illinois Ag Education, including, but not limited to: Dr. […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will hold a virtual press conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, to talk about the start of the new Congress and his plans for 2025. Members of the press are invited to join and learn about Congressman Sorensen’s priorities as he begins his second term serving Central and Northwestern Illinois. This […]
Over the holiday season, customers of the Quad Cities Hy-Vee stores donated more than 1,200 HOPE bags to community organizations in need. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Hy-Vee employees from the stores will deliver the bags to Roosevelt Community Center, Project Now and Christian Care. Since November, customers have been able to purchase a HOPE bag at their local Hy-Vee store for $10. The bag contains grocery items to make side dishes for families in need (egg noodles, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, turkey gravy packets, instant […]
