04 Sep 2025

OneTable QC Campaign Launches to Unite Non-Profits, Community Members and Policymakers Around Federal Funding Challenges

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2025) Recent federal budget changes put Quad Cities nonprofits and the families they serve at serious risk. In response, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Quad Cities Chapter and Wastyn and Associates are launching OneTable QC, a regional, nonpartisan campaign to raise awareness, strengthen alliances, and drive action.

31 Oct 2024

Quad Cities Housing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Collaboration with Community Anniversary Party

By Jackie Celske

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2024) — The Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) is thrilled to announce its 25th Anniversary Celebration honoring a quarter-century of collaborative efforts to address housing needs in the Quad Cities.

18 Sep 2024

Local Landlords and Housing Management Professionals Invited to Follow-Up “Rent-It Forward!” Event

By Jackie Celske

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 18, 2024) — The Quad Cities Housing Council, in collaboration with several local housing agencies, invites local housing management professionals and landlords to join the "Rent-It Forward!" event on Thursday, September 26, 11:30AM-1:30PM, at The Salvation Army, 2200 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

10 Sep 2024

Celebrate Extraordinary Lives at the First Annual Narratives QC Life Story Awards Ceremony

By Jackie Celske

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2024) — Narratives QC is thrilled to announce the inaugural Life Story Awards Ceremony, an event dedicated to celebrating the resilience, creativity, and transformative power of local young adults. This inspiring evening will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6-7:30PM, at the Rock Island Public Library — Watts Midtown Branch, located at 2715 — 30th Street, Rock Island.

21 May 2024

Quad Cities Housing Council Unveils 25th Anniversary Logo, Launches Affordable Housing Campaign

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA, (May 21, 2024) — This May, in recognition of Affordable Housing Month, the Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of a transformative messaging campaign, "Housing Matters." Aimed at raising awareness and sparking community action on the critical issues of affordable, accessible, and safe housing, t

10 Apr 2024

New Licensed Davenport Childcare Center Open for Enrollment

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 10, 2024) — Kingdom Kids Childcare, located at 510 E 15th St, Davenport, Iowa, 52803, is proud to announce its recent full licensure by the state of Iowa. As part of the Week of the Young Child, which emphasizes the critical role of early-childhood education, Kingdom Kids invites families to discover a unique blend of care, education, and spiritual development for local children aged two to five.

18 Mar 2024

Wasytn and Associates Opens Registration for Popular Grant-Writing Course

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2024) — Wastyn and Associates, a leading non-profit consulting company in grant-writing and fundraising strategies, is excited to announce the opening of registration for its highly-anticipated five-week Grant Writing Course.

12 Jul 2023

St Ambrose University to Host Campus Visit Day for Area Students Exploring Higher Education

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 12, 2023) — Prospective students are invited to Summer Visit Day at St Ambrose University on Friday, July 28, 11AM-4PM. The free event offers future first-year and transfer students who plan to enroll in 2024 or 2025 an immersive experience to explore the campus, connect with academic programs, and learn more about campus life.

05 Jul 2023

St Ambrose Hosts Exclusive “Jesus Christ Superstar” Screening and Meet-and-Greet for Movie’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 5, 2023) — Jesus Christ Superstar is a captivating depiction of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, featuring unforgettable musical performances and theatrical excellence. To commemorate this milestone, the Galvin Fine Arts Center at St Ambrose University (SAU) will be hosting a special film screening of Jesus Christ Superstar, followed by an exclusive meet-and-greet with Ted Neeley, the film’s lead actor.

30 Jun 2023

St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement

By Jackie Celske

Front left to right: Dr Kim Bro (Mount Mercy University Dean of the Martin-Herold College of Nursing and Health), Dr Todd A Olson (Mount Mercy University President), Amy C Novak, EdD (SAU President), Dr Katrina Browning (SAU Interim Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services)

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