MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — March 2021 was the Quad Cities International Airport’s busiest month since early 2020. Restored routes and additional spring break service gave the QC Airport a boost of nearly 12,000 passengers from the previous month. This improved traffic to a 46% decline over 2019, compared to the 56-60% decline that has been the norm for the past several months.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — The Family Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving the Quad Cities and other Iowa communities, recently launched its Cinco de Mayo spring points program to honor and support local Mexican food establishments.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — Muscatine will be one of three stops on the “Dance into Spring” tour, bringing together Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium. The free outdoor performance will take place on the Muscatine Riverfront on May 2, 5:30PM, and will feature company dancers from Ballet Des Moines, performers from the University of Iowa’s Dance Company, and special guests from the acclaimed Miami City Ballet.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — High-school students in Iowa can get a unique glimpse into the world of television production and public media while gaining practical and valuable experience in the industry. In order to broaden opportunities for minority and female-identifying high-school students, Iowa PBS is offering a television production mentorship program for summer 2021.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents Love, Loss and What I Wore, opening April 22 and running through May 1. Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30PM, and Sunday, 2PM. Tickets are $13 on Thursdays and $16 every other performance. Social-distancing and Illinois health standards are followed.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — Goodwill of the Heartland has partnered with Google and Coursera to offer a self-paced five-course online class where students can learn concrete skills that top employers are hiring for right now. By investing only ten hours a week, students can earn the IT Support Certificate in less than six months.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom fireworks display in downtown Davenport and Rock Island will return this year and is scheduled for July 3, 2021. Red, White, and Boom is the largest fireworks display in the Quad Cities, shot from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) Join us Friday, May 7, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — Augustana College will hold three separate graduation ceremonies — one for the class of 2020 and two for the class of 2021 — on Sunday, May 23, in order to allow social distancing of students and families.

"The enthusiasm for celebrating the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 is as strong as ever," said President Steve Bahls.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — QCTrails.org is a free user-friendly, interactive, and mobile responsive website that serves as a comprehensive resource that highlights multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in the bi-state region. QC Trails is an exciting tool for encouraging and improving local outdoor physical activity throughout the year.

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