Recently, the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) was presented a $10,000 check from Compeer Financial toward a Community Building Grant improving the on-campus Livestock Center. “It is our job as the organization to inform the community about these grants offered through our corporate office,” said Compeer Loan Officer Robb Creasey, a ‘93 WIU […]
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District to discuss issues of importance to Illinois families. To meet the needs of constituents in all the district’s 14 counties, the town hall will be hosted via phone and a recording of the event will […]
A huge congratulations to Kendra Elledge, the incredible orchestra teacher at Davenport Central High School, for winning the best teacher award for the Quad-City Times Best of the Quad Cities 2023! Davenport Central High School also received an honorable mention. Way to go, Blue Devils!
It’s time to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pets of the Week! This week, there are a number of pets to choose from! National Dog Week is a week to celebrate your loyal canine! We are celebrating by offering ½ price adoptions on adult dogs! Visit the QCAWC website to view adoptable dogs https://qcawc.org/adopt/dogs or stop by and chat with one […]
Joel Moore, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer for Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, will soon be a national voice for nursing leadership. Moore has been elected to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Board of Directors. Elected by the organization’s membership, he will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024. As a board member […]
100 Laughs starts with zero and does not stop until they reach 100 audience laughs! Along the way you will enjoy many different improv games that you, the audience, have complete control of! The crazier the suggestions the better! “100 LAUGHS” is an adult show so leave the kids at home! Must be 21 or […]
Drive in to the 1st Annual Car Show at Muscatine Community College on September 23! Bring your street rods, sport cars, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If it has wheels, we want to see it! Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $15 Entry Fee | Rain or Shine MCC’s Main Parking Lot […]
Moline, IL (August 9, 2023) — Human services leader Nicole Mann has been named Executive Director of EveryChild, an agency that provides child abuse prevention, education and treatment programs for children and families. Throughout her career, Mann’s work has been focused on providing services that address the needs of vulnerable children and families in the […]
The Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Board of Education has begun the search process for a new superintendent. We have selected SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, to assist us in this process. We are interested in receiving your input about the new superintendent. We would appreciate it if you would take about five […]
Charles Butler is a familiar face, but his new title is unfamiliar to the Rock Island-Milan School District. Mr. Butler will tell you the new role comes with big responsibilities, “It’s some big shoes, however, they’re the only shoes, I’m learning every day and I’m looking forward to where this takes me.” Summer of 2022, […]
