01 Oct 2024

WQPT’s Imagination Station Tickets Available

By Terry Wilson

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2024) — WQPT PBS is hosting their 2024 Imagination Station for kids on Saturday, October 19. “We are looking forward to sharing Imagination Station with our community again this year!”, said Melissa Gravert, Director of Educational Outreach at WQPT PBS. The FREE family-friendly event takes place on the campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois.

01 Oct 2024

Douglas Machine and Engineering LLC Ribbon-Cutting October 9

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2024) — Douglas Machine and Engineering LLC will host a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 9, 11AM. The business is located at 1510 N High St, Suite 1, in Port Byron, Illinois (North of Port Byron on North High St, next to their Paint and Powder Coating facility).

30 Sep 2024

Union Station Designated as Iowa Welcome Center During 100th Anniversary Celebration

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities announced the official designation of Union Station in downtown Davenport as an 

30 Sep 2024

Dalton Belokopitovs of Muscatine, Iowa, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (September 30, 2024) — Dalton Belokopitovs of Muscatine, Iowa, was named to the Dean's List for the summer 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

30 Sep 2024

Cody Johnson Brings “The Leather Deluxe Tour” to Vibrant Arena

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Platinum selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee, Cody Johnson, will be touring the country in support of his new album Leather Deluxe Edition. Fresh off his award-winning N° 1 single, “Dirt Cheap”, and the recent release of his much-anticipated duet with Carrie Underwood, “I’m Gonna Love You”, Cody’s Leather Deluxe Tour will make a stop in Moline, Illinois, on Saturday, January 25, at Vibrant Arena.

30 Sep 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Defend Pork Producers and Family Farmers

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 21 other states in supporting the appeal of a district court ruling that upheld Massachusetts’s radical pork ban.

30 Sep 2024

Bally’s Quad Cities Débuts Bally’s “It’s Showtime” Pop Up Bar for the Month of October

By Tim Louie

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities, voted Best Overall Gaming Resort in Illinois, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Bally’s It’s Showtime Pop Up Bar at the Oculus Bar, open daily throughout the entire month of October. This exciting, themed pop-up experience features a unique cocktail menu and a 24/7 photo/selfie area behind the bar, perfect for capturing memories.

Signature Cocktails:

30 Sep 2024

New Financial Aid Program Making Augustana Possible for Students

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Augustana Possible, the college’s new financial aid program, is doing exactly what its name suggests. The program enables Augustana to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. Since being launched two years ago, it has made Augustana accessible to 339 high-achieving students from families with high financial need.

30 Sep 2024

Kwik Trip Introduces Electric Vehicle Charging Program

By Ben Leibl

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (September 30, 2024) — Kwik Trip announced the addition of a new fuel offering coming to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest.  The Kwik ChargeTM program will provide direct current fast chargers (DCFC’s) to guests traveling throughout the region. This program will provide a reliable, guest focused experience creating new expectations for how electric vehicle owners charge their vehicles.

30 Sep 2024

Dominique Orange, Carson Rhodes Try Out for "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon"

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (September 30, 2024) — Only one week remains in the tryouts for the viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion. Iowa State Cyclone football players Dominique Orange and Carson Rhodes are the next-to-last members of the team trying out for the initiative. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is looking for more Iowa State student athletes to join the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) partnership to encourage everyone to eat pork.

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