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Who Will Be the Best of the Wurst? You Decide Saturday At Davenport’s GAHC!
Do you love sausages? Then you’ll love this Best of the Wurst competition!. Join the German American Heritage Center & Museum (712 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Best of the Wurst. Sample sausage from local...
Quad City Strikers U15 Boys Soccer Team Competing In Ohio Midwest Regionals
With a three-peat in the Presidents’ Cup, facing off against the top-ranked teams in the state of Iowa, the Quad City Strikers 2008 boys soccer team has had their share of success over the past three years. The group has been ranked number one in their age bracket in...
Rock Island Schools Name Parents Of The Month For June
Schools can nominate a parent/guardian who goes above and beyond to support the needs of children, our school, and our community. The winner receives a gift card, a bunt cake, and a sign that can display outside their residence. Patrice Thompson – Nominated by Nacole Idowu from Edison Junior High...
Register Now for Broadway Historic District Walk!
Broadway Walking Tour is taking place in Rock Island Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Walk meets in Rock Island Downtown Library parking lot. Free walk of the Broadway Historic District, led by members of the Broadway Historic District Association. Don’t miss this chance to learn about historic homes along 20th and 22nd Streets, and see the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. About one mile, fairly flat terrain, so wear comfortable shoes.
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Introduces Bill to Support Disabled Veterans
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act, which will help disabled veterans make accessibility improvements to their homes. “Making sure our veterans can live comfortably after serving is one of the ways we can show our gratitude for...
Nearly $500K In Quad Cities Nonprofits’ Grants Available
Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Operations and Program Grant program. This year, the Community Foundation will award over $486,000 to nonprofit organizations in the Quad Cities region. Operations and Program Grants provide flexible and reliable funding for general operating support...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Introduces Bill Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth Mental Health
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced The Pride in Mental Health Act to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQI+ youth. “There is a mental health crisis among LGBTQI+ youth across the United States and we need to do...
Western Illinois IIRA Program Helping Bring Grocery Store to Cairo Illinois
After two years of extensive work, the Alexander County city of Cairo, IL, will open a cooperative grocery store this month, thanks to assistance from the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University and its Illinois Cooperative Development Center (ICDC). Through a project, headed by Sean Park, ICDC...
Meet Dottie, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week
Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet 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 Monday!. This week’s Pet of the Week is… Dottie!...
Shakespeare in the Park Returns to Rock Island This Week
Free outdoor theater returns to Lincoln Park as the Genesis Guild season opens with “The Two Gentlemen of Verona!”. Come enjoy some free Shakespeare in the park – performances are June 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM. Thought by some scholars to be the first play...
Rock Island Artists’ Market Returns This Weekend
Enjoy the 7th season of the Rock Island Artists’ Market the second Sunday of every month, June through October. The Rock Island Artists’ Market features local artists, makers, and growers from around the Quad Cities in a laid back, good-vibes-only outdoor market hosted by Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island.
Davenport Schools Summer Enrichment Programs Starting Up Soon
DCSD Summer Enrichment Programs are at Sudlow and Williams Jr. High Schools. When: June 19th-July 28th, 2023 (no program the week of July 3rd) What: Free summer enrichment programs. Students will participate in hands on enrichment in reading, STEM, recreation, and attend weekly field trips.
Miss Iowa Competition Coming To Davenport’s Adler Theatre This Weekend
Miss Iowa Scholarship Competition is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., at 7 p.m. June 9-10. Tickets are on sale now at the Adler box office. Please join us for the 2023 Miss Iowa Scholarship Competition, an official state preliminary in the Miss America Program. Meet the accomplished contestants who will compete for the titles of Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa’s Teen and who will advance to represent Iowa in the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen competitions. The Miss Iowa Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards within a competitive system designed to enhance educational and career opportunities for young women. Our Program exposes participants to experiences that strengthen confidence, showcase talents, and promote community service. The Miss America Organization, from the local to national level, is one of the largest providers of scholarships to women in the world.
Appetite For Celebrity Details Has Become Ridiculous
I guess there must be some special bond between us. Something unique. Something real. You know, I haven’t felt this way since I read that Charlize Theron likes to drink Red Bull — just as I do. I hadn’t felt that way since I had read that Sarah Michelle Gellar is a big fan of tiramisu — just as I am. Those revelations were important to me, my sense of identity and my sense of well-being because they gave me a tangible, iron-clad link to someone famous. And that, we all know, is the key to true self-worth.
Davenport Public Library Branch Hours Temporarily Increase
To better serve the citizens of Davenport, Davenport Public Library is extending their open hours at | Eastern and | Fairmount temporarily. Beginning June 6th, 2023, | Eastern and | Fairmount will be open Monday-Thursday from 9am-8pm to provide Library services while their | Main branch is closed. In addition...
Rock Island Broadway Walking Tour Strolling In
The Rock Island Broadway Walking Tour is slated for June 17. The tour runs 10 am to 11:30 am; walk meets in Rock Island Downtown Library parking lot. Free walk of the Broadway Historic District, led by members of the Broadway Historic District Association. Don’t miss this chance to learn about historic homes along 20th and 22nd Streets, and see the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. About one mile, fairly flat terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. Registration is required, and needed by June 10, so don’t sleep on this one! (14 seats remaining as of this newsletter.)
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