Davenport, Iowa; February 6, 2025 – In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14), MercyOne will give every baby born at MercyOne a red hat in February. These hats symbolize our continued dedication to healing hearts – from young to old. We are happy to work with the media to help promote awareness […]
Rock Island schools’ Dr. Dominique Moore and Dr. LaShanta Williams presented at the 2025 Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators conference. They discussed the district’s experience working with J-1 Visa educators, sharing some of their RIMSD experiences. We are very excited about the opportunity to inform other district leaders of our initiatives, and the impactful […]
Nine Rock Island High School students earned either the Seal of Biliteracy or the commendations towards Seal of Biliteracy! Last school year (2022-2023), RIMSD #41 implemented the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and the Commendation toward Biliteracy for students who attain proficiency in English and another language. Already the district has seen several students obtain that […]
Quad Cities River Bandits owner Dave Heller will make a generous donation to help benefit Quad Cities children on Wednesday, January 22, at 10 a.m. in the lobby of MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. The funds will benefit three causes for area kids – the Family Connects Program, MercyOne Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and […]
Project NOW’s emergency overnight shelter, the “Lift NOW Center” will remain open 24 hours—for the next two days–starting tomorrow. The forecast for frigid weather was the deciding factor to keep the doors open beyond the regular evening hours for tonight and Monday (Jan. 19th & 20th). The Rock Island County Board has made a financial commitment […]
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Pupentine’s Day! Get ready for an afternoon filled with fun, furry friends, and fundraising all to support the Quad City Animal Welfare Center! Location: The Office Bar 116 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA Date: Sunday, February 2nd Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Activities & Features: – Silent Auction: […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining local leaders today to announce $22.7 million in federal funding for significant infrastructure improvements along 11th Street in the City of Rock Island. Following the city’s grant submission, Sorensen and Senators Durbin and Duckworth championed the project. “This vital infrastructure investment will create good-paying jobs here in Rock Island […]
Dine for a Purpose! Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at Village Inn (2001 1st Street A in Moline) on Thursday, January 16th between 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, when you mention the Quad City Animal Welfare Center , 20% will be donated […]
Bettendorf River Trail is back open! The Riverfront Trail is back OPEN! The Bollards Replacement project is wrapping up and the new lighted bollards are now in place. Bikers, Walkers, and Runners can now utilize the Mississippi Riverfront Trail without the detour! Landscaping will be completed in early Spring. For full details on this project, […]
Meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, and encourages all our readers to contact them for more information and adopt a pet! This week’s Pet of the Week is Daphne! Meet Daphne: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1563 At 7 years old, Daphne is a gentle and loving […]
