Congrats to Ms. DeBroeck for being named the Rock Island Schools Parent/ Guardian of the Month! As one of the Thomas Jefferson Booster Club Co-Presidents, Ms. DeBroeck was responsible for arranging a fundraiser event with the Milan Subway to raise funds for our scholars’ activities. She also spearheaded the Community Build event to put up […]
Over the holiday season, customers of the Quad Cities Hy-Vee stores donated more than 1,200 HOPE bags to community organizations in need. Starting Wednesday, January 8, Hy-Vee employees from the stores will deliver the bags to Roosevelt Community Center, Project Now and Christian Care. Since November, customers have been able to purchase a HOPE bag at their local Hy-Vee store for $10. The bag contains grocery items to make side dishes for families in need (egg noodles, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, turkey gravy packets, instant […]
A Western Illinois University student and professor earned a scholarship and grant from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) to attend their national conference in Anaheim, CA, in January 2025. Senior Music Business major Makenna Frank earned the prestigious Lamond GenNext Award and WIU Director of Music Business Kyle Jones was given a NAMM […]
Shout out to a group of Rock Island Thurgood Marshall scholars for creating heartfelt holiday cards for local hospitals and nursing homes before their winter break. What an awesome way to spread cheers this season!
Meet the new Illinois and Iowa Pets of the Week! 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 week! This week we’ve got TWO pets for you to meet! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 […]
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 is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]
Remember Me Thursday is Thursday, Sept. 26th – People from Around the World Join to Spread Awareness Every year, millions of pets wait patiently for the chance to find their forever homes. By coming together, we can raise awareness and help more animals find the love and families they deserve. Whether you choose to adopt, […]
Denkmann Elementary School in Rock Island held a wonderful surprise for one of their teachers, Ms. Olson, last week, as she was selected for WQAD and UScellular‘s Grant A Wish educator for the month of December! Ms. Olson received We Both Read kits to help her scholars in various programs and levels to succeed in […]
Rock Island Police Department continued an annual holiday tradition yesterday with their Cops and Firefighters for Christmas event, teaming up to help out people in the community. The police department noted, “Once again we were blessed to be able to shop with some amazing kids for our annual Cops and Firefighters for Christmas event! Thank […]
Congratulations to the Davenport Community School District teams and individuals for their performances at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) State competition this past weekend! Central High School Team Awards: 1st Place – Hip Hop (Back-to-back champions!) 2nd Place – Kick 3rd Place – Pom Solo Awards: 1st Place – Trey Gordon 10th Place […]
