BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 8, 2024) — What a joy it is to start the day by announcing that this year’s Quad Cities Community Foundation Transformation Grant has been awarded to the Martin Luther King Jr Center to support their West End Revitalization efforts in Rock Island.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 8, 2024) This year’s Quad Cities Community Foundation Transformation Grant has been awarded to the Martin Luther King Jr Center to support their West End Revitalization efforts in Rock Island. The three-year, $300,000 grant will ensure this community-driven initiative has the capacity to succeed and act as a model for other neighborhoods and cities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 4, 2024) — We will be holding homeownership program information meetings next month. These meetings are strongly encouraged for anyone interested in applying to our homeownership program. You will learn about program qualifications, what to expect in the program, and what documents you will need to complete your application. 

Applications will be available starting February 12, 2024, and must be returned by 4PM, March 12, 2024.

LINCOLN, ILLINOIS (January 2, 2024) Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire-fighters than any other cause, including fires and other on-scene incidents.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2023) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois, will issue grants to five local organizations on Tuesday, December 19, at their weekly meeting. Each of the organizations will receive $350.00 towards their needs. The funds are collected from Kiwanis members during “happy or sad” announcements. A member of the Porky Committee goes around the room with an actual piggy bank (lovingly called “Porky Pig”).

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2023) — This is your last chance to submit your nominations for the 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) STEM Professional Awards. The deadline is the end of the today (December 18).

If you know an outstanding individual that should be recognized for making a difference in their profession, in the community, and/or in a classroom, here is your opportunity to acknowledge their contributions.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 13, 2023) Every year, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation awards grants for projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is visiting nearly 99 local bike shops across the state this week to celebrate “Support Your Local Bike Shop Week.” The event will highlight local bike shops and their economic and community impact.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 6, 2023)  Ellipsis has received a grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity totaling $75,000 to fund the purchase of durable furniture and beds for the teens wh

​​​​​DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 5, 2023) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!

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