Western Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships. Isaac Jones of Table Grove finished first with an impressive time of 16:37. Meg Simmons, a freshman Agricultural […]
The Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center will host its first QueerVember with a wide variety of events to celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBT*QA community throughout November. The LGBT*QA Resource Center will pay homage to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with a solemn vigil dedicated to honoring the […]
Thanks to the Breakfast Optimist Club of Moline 114 Project NOW Head Start children will be receiving a complete winter outfit at no cost. Co-Chair of the club’s coats & shoes committee, Martin Schmidt, says this is the 10th year of providing the needed coats, shoes, tops, pants, gloves, and hats. “The Breakfast Optimist Club loves […]
Esther Joy King officially begins as the Executive Director of YouthHope, a Christian ministry with 88 years of service to the Quad Cities. King follows in the footsteps of Mark Drake, who is retiring after 37 years. King is just the fourth Executive Director in the history of YouthHope’s service to the Quad Cities. Drake […]
Few things beat a good sandwich, and if you’re looking to help area businesses and get yourself a great sandwich, you’ll want to take a look at our latest food directory of area businesses offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery and pickup of some sandwiches that would make anyone from Dagwood to Wimpy to Jersey Mike drool. […]
It’s time to help out in the fight against hunger! Please click the link below and consider donating to RIHS’ cause for this year’s Student Hunger Drive! Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the high school. https://riverbendfoodbank.org/shd/rock-island/
Hey Rock Island 8TH-12TH GRADERS! Need help getting your class schedule together? What about post-graduation resources? Assistance transitioning to high school from junior high? We’ve got it all and more covered for you at our Course & Activity Showcase Night! Scan the QR Code below for more details.
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 week! 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 at 612 1st […]
The Rock Island National Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. at Committal Shelter 2. The keynote speaker will be Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Prosser, the senior enlisted advisor of First Army. Prosser has served in various armor, infantry and cavalry units throughout his career that began in […]
It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty […]
