DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Visit Quad Cities, the official destination management and marketing organization for the QC, has partnered with The Echo, a brand-new online music publication, to expand its digital-platform experience and to continue to serve as an important community resource.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio, and xBk are excited to announce Juneteenth: The Movement, a two-hour live television, radio, and digital event celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. This special live multimedia experience will occur one-time-only on June 19, 7-9PM, on Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio News/Studio One signals, and livestreaming on YouTube and the Facebook event.

ILLINOIS CITY, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) — Boat rentals on Lake George at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve are opening for the first time this season on Friday, May 26, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. From canoes and kayaks to jon boats and pontoons, Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of boats to choose from. Rentals are offered Wednesday through Sunday, 8AM-7PM, with the last rental to go out at 6PM.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) — Midwest Hope and Healing continues their legacy of care by offering grants through their endowed fund at The Moline Foundation to support local non-profits and faith-based organizations which help cancer patients and their families. Founded in August 2003, Midwest Hope and Healing supports patients and families fighting cancer throughout the Quad Cities region.