Representative Mike Vondran of Davenport, Iowa, will announce on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Vettura Club located at 350 Research Parkway, Davenport, that he is seeking re-election for Iowa House of Representatives District 94 in 2026. Representative Vondran is announcing at his re-election campaign kick-off event alongside special guests: U.S. Congressman Randy […]
Get your cameras ready and your pets looking paw-fect… The 3rd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto is almost here! Show off your finned, feathered, or furry family member for a chance to: Win bragging rights, Be featured in our 2026 Pet Calendar, Score cool prizes! Prizes Include: First Place – Your pet on the calendar […]
MOLINE, IL – In celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, WQPT is inviting everyone to join us in civic engagement opportunities. As part of our WQPT 250 initiative, we will be volunteering at a different local non-profit each month. Our first volunteer opportunity will be in support of the amazing work at Nest Cafe in […]
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Health Services Foundation will host the 5th annual Gather for the Cure on Sunday, October 19, at Scott County Park, Whispering Pines Indoor Shelter. Early bird registration is open until August 31. WHO: 5th annual Gather For The Cure WHEN: 12 p.m. […]
After a 20-year career leading Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Scott Mullen has been fired as executive director, due to three drunk-driving arrests since 2020. Rocky Jones (the arena’s assistant executive director/director of finance) has assumed the position’s duties until further notice. The board of the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority (IQCCCA) moving forward […]
Ready to meet the pet of the week? Every week, QuadCities.com is proud to partner up with the Quad City Animal Welfare Center to introduce you to the Pet of the Week! The Pet of the Week is Bori: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2025-0022 Meet Bori—a spunky senior pittie with a heart of gold and a love for life […]
Western Illinois University student organizations and departments are invited to register for the Fall 2025 All-WIU Fair, scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the Campus Mall Area. The All WIU Fair provides an opportunity for student organizations, University departments and local volunteer groups to engage with new and returning students, highlight their services […]
Let’s hope QC Music Guild and Countryside Community Theatre don’t get any federal funding, because it would be yanked after two of this summer’s most satisfying, proudly pro-DEI shows — Guild’s “The Prom,” and its spiritual parent, Countryside’s current musical “Hairspray.” Both boasting the obvious conclusion that diversity, equity and inclusion are societal strengths (and […]
August is National Pet Immunization Month, and QCAWC is here to help you keep your pets happy, healthy, and up to date on their vaccines! We offer Drive-Up Curbside Clinics every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 8 AM to 11 AM – no appointment needed! https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/drive-up-curbside-wellness-clinic Plus, don’t miss our upcoming Mobile Vaccine Clinic on Friday, August […]
In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation has activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support response and recovery needs in the region. Donations to the fund are now being accepted at www.QCCommunityFoundation.org. Damage from flooding, high winds, and possible tornado activity […]
