Moline native Hunt Harris – a successful businessman, photographer and tireless volunteer – put in countless hours and dollars in supporting Quad Cities nonprofits his entire adult life. Nearly two years after his death at 74, his family is ensuring his legacy will live on for decades. The Harris family is making a transformative, historic […]
Just two months after being sold to a new owner, the Sound Conservatory, 504 17th St., Moline, is planning to close at the end of October. Since November 2023, Sound Conservatory – which first opened in March 2022 in downtown Rock Island – has been in the transformed former Carnegie library (built in 1903). The stately […]
Now’s your chance to help decide which adorable pets will be featured in our 2026 calendar. Every vote is just $1 (minimum of 5 votes per transaction)—and every dollar supports the animals at QCAWC! Rally your friends, family, and coworkers—every vote makes a difference! Show your support AND help your favorite pet climb to the […]
Jason Huffman proudly served his country for 21 years in the U.S. Army, and then four and half more years as a federal employee at Rock Island Arsenal. Starting Nov. 1, 2025, the genial Las Vegas native will serve customers as new co-owner of one of his favorite relaxation spots, The Grape Life Wine Store […]
The inauguration of WIU President Kristi Mindrup as its 13th president on Thursday, Oct. 16. The events will begin at 1:30 p.m. with an investiture ceremony at the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The ceremony is open to the public and an RSVP is required. WIU faculty are invited to participate in […]
Nearly four years after its groundbreaking, a long-anticipated $47-million, three-story building is expected to open in downtown Rock Island in October. Davenport-based Russell Co. is general contractor for the 55,438-square-foot federal facility, at 320 18th St., across the street from the former Rock Island Argus building (vacant since 2008). The privately-owned, leased building – originally […]
While this year’s Alternating Currents was a four-day, free fever dream of music, film, comedy and art, the festival’s third-annual Mural Fest expanded beyond downtown Davenport for the first time, creating beautiful, indelible and permanent public murals. With more than 200 performances and events across music, film, comedy and visual art, Alternating Currents (2025’s schedule […]
Rock Island – Project NOW, Inc, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2025, for older […]
Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Andy Baker was honored with the honorary American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree, a national award given to individuals or organizations for exceptional services to agricultural education or the FFA. “This recognition is the greatest honor you can receive from the National FFA Organization, so it is very endearing […]
Many artists today use the trendy term “multi-hyphenate” – meaning they are triple threats or more, able to unleash many talents at once, like singing, dancing and acting. Shelley Cooper, associate professor of musical theatre at Augustana College, has long been a multi-hyphenate, with impressive experience as a singer, director, actress, playwright, choreographer, producer and […]
