14 Jan 2026

Rep Eric Sorensen Secures Over $33 Million in Federal Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 17th District

By Brittany Hardaway

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2026) — Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced that he has secured more than $33 million in federal Community Project Funding for communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, with over $25 million invested directly in the Quad Cities region to strengthen critical water, sewer, and river infrastructure.

14 Jan 2026

Noah Tapia of Moline, Illinois, Named to the Fall 2025 Provost's List at Hofstra University

By Merit Pages

HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK (January 14, 2026) — Noah Tapia of Moline, Illinois, achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2025 semester, earning a spot on the Provost's List at Hofstra University. Noah's major is History.

14 Jan 2026

OneTable QC to Host “Advocacy Without Fear” Workshop Training for Nonprofits

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2026) – OneTable QC, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Quad Cities, Wastyn and Associates, and Humility Homes and Services, will host Advocacy Without Fear: A Practical Workshop for QC Nonprofits on Tuesday, February 3, 8:30AM-12PM, at the Butterworth Education Center in Moline.

14 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to Monmouth College Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 14, 2026) — The following Monmouth College students made the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. To make the list, students needed to have a minimum 3.5 GPA while taking at least 3.0 academic credits for letter grade.

Logan Corgan of Silvis (61282)

Nylea Cruz of Silvis (61282)

Brayden Deem of Andalusia (61232)

Connor Deem of Andalusia (61232)

Sara Francescon of Coal Valley (61240)

Delaney Fredricksen of Bettendorf (52722)

13 Jan 2026

Camp Regret at RIBCO, Rock Island, February 21, 7PM (Door), 8PM (Show)

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13 Jan 2026

Destinations International Appoints Visit Quad Cities Leaders Dave Herrell and Joan Kranovich to 2026 Committees

By Kayla Morath CTA

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Destinations International (DI) Membership Committee and the Social Impact Committee for 2026, the world’s largest and most respected association for destination organizations and professionals.

13 Jan 2026

Living Lands and Waters Docks New Floating Classroom at Beacon Harbor

By Rachel Loomis

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2026) — Living Lands and Waters (LL&W) is thrilled to announce the arrival of its new floating classroom barge, the Mississippi River Institute (MRI), at Beacon Harbor for the second time. From January 29 through late June, this innovative educational space will host a variety of free workshops and events designed to engage young adults and the local community, connecting them to economic opportunities on the Mississippi River.

13 Jan 2026

Nelson Chiropractic Educates Seniors on Preparing for Joint Surgery

By Nelson Chiropractic

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Preparing for joint surgery involves more than the procedure itself. To help seniors feel more confident and prepared, Nelson Chiropractic recently hosted a Joint Surgery Preparation Workshop focused on supporting recovery through nutrition, home safety, mobility planning, and mental readiness.

13 Jan 2026

Augustana College Invites the Community to MLK Day Keynote Panel Discussion

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2026) — Augustana College invites the public to attend an MLK Day keynote panel discussion, “Acts of Compassion: Turning Care into Change.” The panel discussion will be Monday, January 19, 12-1:30PM, at Centennial Hall, located at 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island. The event is free.

13 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to Missouri State University's Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Emily Yeap

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (January 13, 2026) — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least twelve credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,400 students were named to the fall 2025 Dean's List. These local students made the list:

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