19 Jun 2018

Illiniwek celebrates summer solstice, the longest day of the year, with all-day activities

By Mike Petersen

Illiniwek celebrates summer solstice, the longest day of the year, with all-day activities

HAMPTON, Ill. (June 18, 2018) – In celebration of summer solstice, Illiniwek Forest Preserve is hosting its first-ever, all-day Summer Solstice Party on Thursday, June 21. Guests of all ages are invited to attend a variety of events ranging from sunrise yoga and a sunset hike to food trucks and sun-themed crafts.

19 Jun 2018

The Original Super Chevy Show Returns to Cordova International Raceway, July 7

By Ryan Perezluha

The Original Super Chevy Show Returns to Cordova International Raceway, July 7

16 Jun 2018

Bring a part of the world to you

By Coutney Wade

World Heritage Student Exchange Programs is now looking for American families to host high school students from European, Asian, former Soviet Union, Middle Eastern, and African countries.

16 Jun 2018

Leahy-Grassley CREATES Act to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Clears Judiciary Committee  

By Grassley Office

Leahy-Grassley CREATES Act to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Clears Judiciary Committee

16 Jun 2018

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

By Rachel Bold

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

Funding will foster future of Illinois agriculture

 

12 Jun 2018

The Current Iowa is hosting 1st Annual Red, White and Boom Party

By Harry Lunt

UP, at The Current Iowa is presenting a Red - White and Boom Party on Tuesday, July 3rd from 6 to 10 pm.

It promises to be the “hottest ticket” in town.

Tickets will be limited so that every guest can come outside on the rooftop sky deck to view the fireworks.

It will also allow room for those who want to come inside to cool off, etc.

What:                   First Annual Party at UP (rooftop of The Current Iowa)

23 May 2018

New Bicycles for Rent this Season

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – New bicycles have arrived for the start of the season for bike rentals the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau announces today.

The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) is currently the only organization renting bicycles in the area.  The new TREK® bicycles are available to rent by the hour or the day at the QCCVB’s three downtown visitor centers in Davenport, Moline, and Rock Island.

23 May 2018

Ascentra Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Home Offic

By Alvaro Macais

 BETTENDORF, IOWA – The number of excavators and cranes in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa will soon grow as Ascentra Credit Union breaks ground on a new home office and financial center on Thursday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.

23 May 2018

SPHL adding Quad City for 2018-2019 season

By Stephani Nagle
 
 
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 23, 2018) - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that it will be expanding to Moline, IL, whose team will take to the ice as Quad City for the 2018- 2019 season.
 
23 May 2018

Judicial Nominating Commission begins process for selecting nominees for Supreme Court vacancy

By Iowa Judicial Branch

Des Moines, May 23, 2018— The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court, announced today it will begin accepting applications for the vacancy that will occur when Justice Bruce B. Zager retires September 3, 2018. The commission has sixty days to send a slate of nominees to the Governor, who makes appointments to the court.  

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