31 May 2024

Local Students Graduate from Des Moines University

By Barbara Boose

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences congratulates more than 400 future health professionals who received their academic degrees on May 24, 2024. Local students and the degrees they completed are as follows:

Marissa Frisbie, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Abhishek Gowda, Moline, Illinois, 61265, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

31 May 2024

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grants to Provide Opportunities for Area Youth

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2024) — The Mount Carroll Community Foundation, The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, and the Illinois Arts Council have awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a series of grants to continue to offer opportunities for area youth in arts related programming.

31 May 2024

Addison Gelande of Port Byron, Illinois, Graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College May 2024

By Curtis Wech

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 31, 2024) — Addison Gelande, of Port Byron, Illinois, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Addison is a graduate of Riverdale Senior High School.

31 May 2024

Niabi Zoo Joins Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Wildlife Confiscation Network

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2024) — The Niabi Zoo is excited to announce its membership in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Wildlife Confiscation Network. The network was set up to assist the USFWS, state, and local law-enforcement agencies in providing care and homes for smuggled and confiscated wildlife brought illegally into the United States.

30 May 2024

Be Downtown Event Features Live Music, Pro-Wrestling, and Family Fun

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2024) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free outdoor event, 11AM-10PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St) — presented by Ascentra Credit Union and the Bettendorf Business Network. This family-friendly event will feature live music, pro-wrestling, food trucks, multiple bags tournaments with cash prizes, children’s activities, and more.

30 May 2024

Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) Education Leaders Celebrate Teachers Across Illinois in May in Midst of Shortage

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2024) — Leaders with the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) spend time each year helping schools understand the state’s teacher-shortage crisis. As the school year ends, they help celebrate the educators who selflessly serve students across Illinois.

30 May 2024

REGISTER TODAY for Golf "FORE" Homes

By Rebecca Wold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2024) — Our annual Golf "FORE" Homes fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024, at Indian Bluff Golf Course in Milan. Check-in will begin at 7:45AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30AM.

This scramble tournament is a fun event you won't want to miss. You could win a lease on a new Ford Mustang thanks to a hole-in-one sponsorship by Dahl Ford! We will have prizes for our top teams and golfers, and raffle baskets will be available.

30 May 2024

Visit Quad Cities Hosts 2024 Iowa Association of Business and Industry Conference

By Lindsey Row

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2024) — Over 500 business leaders throughout Iowa will gather in the Quad Cities for the 2024 

30 May 2024

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grants Now Open

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2024) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 grant cycle. The foundation provides grant funding to nonprofits in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

30 May 2024

Shayne Toporowski the Second Head Coach in Quad City Storm's Franchise History.

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2024) — The Quad City Storm is excited to announce Shayne Toporowski as the second Head Coach in franchise history.

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