Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $146,749 for Western Illinois University (WIU) in Macomb to help rural and small businesses and agriculture producers secure grants that will lower energy costs and strengthen energy resilience. “I applaud Western Illinois University for securing this critical funding to help farmers and […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private […]
Join us for the Creative Arts Academy annual informational meetings to learn more about the different CAA divisions and incredible opportunities for your students. They are recruiting incoming 6th and 7th grade students but will be accepting applications for 6th-12th grade. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Wqct1q
The finishing touches are underway on Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park for Thursday’s dedication ceremony. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display in the park. Davenport West High School Industrial Technology teacher, Andy Zinn, designed the structure that holds the painting and had […]
MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a game-changer for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Spanish-speaking community. A comprehensive workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish, “Square Workshop,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars for the Group O Dia de Los Muertos Parade on October 28th in Moline! 12 PM: Pre-Party at Mercado! 2 PM: Parade start time 3:30 PM: After Life Party until 8 PM! To register your entry please fill out the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/i4cxPW9hzXjN4uwJ7 The Group O Día de los […]
Coincidentally I spent October 26th, dining at The Crane & Pelican Cafe . You’re probably wondering what’s so important about October 26th? Was it the famed gun fight at the OK Corral? George Foreman winning the gold medal in Mexico City? The Village Voice publishing the first alternative news magazine, then going on to launch […]
Join the German American Heritage Center & Museum tonight at 6 p.m. for “Haunted History: Davenport’s Darker Side,” presented by GAHC staff live on Zoom. This presentation will include local ghost stories, mysteries, murders, and more! RSVP and receive a link by reserving a ticket on Eventbrite.com or calling (563) 322-8844. This event is free. […]
Get spooky with a Paranormal Investigation at Quarters One on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 6-10 p.m. The doors will creek open at 5 p.m. and the ghoulish event begins promptly at 6 p.m. The Illinois Paranormal Research Group will start the event off with a presentation followed by questions and answers discussion. […]
