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Cultural Trust accepting applications for 2025 Adler Theatre Fund Grant

The Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) has announced that applications are open for the 2025 Adler Theatre Fund (ATF) Grants. The grant program provides funding for performing arts organizations to stage their own productions at the Adler Theatre in downtown…

NAMIWalks promotes ‘mental health for all’ 

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley, will host…

NAMI

Riverdale to welcome new park

RIVERDALE – This community is getting set to welcome the new John Welch Park today,…

Volunteers needed for Taming of the Slough

River Action needs volunteers to help with the Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon. This…

Adventure Triathlon Taming of the Slough

Hispanic Chamber, Project NOW to host Block Party 

The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Project NOW will host the annual,…

Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

‘Girls in Aviation Day’ set for Saturday, Sept. 23

The third annual Girls in Aviation Day has been set for 10 a.m. to 2…

Genesis recognized for high-quality, cost-effective maternity care

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield recently recognized Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, with a Blue…

RI police officer, firefighter honored by Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus Allouez Council No. 658 recently presented its annual public safety awards…

knights of columbus

RI Lighted Lantern Parade returns

The Rock Island Public Library and Rock Island Parks Department are partnering to bring back…

New Kwik Star coming to Bettendorf

A new Kwik Trip/Kwik Star convenience store and gas station is coming to Bettendorf –…

Hand in Hand creates ‘Tools Not Toys Kits’ for local schools

A Quad Cities organization is creating a kit called “Tools Not Toys Kits” to be…

Join Zoopocalypse 5K, help bring grizzly bear to Niabi Zoo

The Niabi Zoo Foundation is ready to kick off its first-ever Zoopocalypse 5K designed to…

Taming of the Slough set for Sept. 16

River Action’s annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16,…

Adventure Triathlon Taming of the Slough

RIA to host 9/11 Flag Walk and Remembrance Ceremony

The Rock Island Arsenal will again host two events on Monday, Sept. 11, to commemorate…

Arsenal hosts Positive Coaching Alliance workshop Saturday

The Rock Island Arsenal’s Child and Youth Services Youth Sports and Fitness program will host…

TBK Bank Sports facility gets new investors

The TBK Bank Sports and Entertainment Complex , 4840 Competition Drive, Bettendorf, has new owners…