MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 5, 2021) — When a mass shooting targeting Asian women occurred last month in Atlanta, members of the Monmouth College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group reacted by organizing a roundtable discussion that was held via Zoom.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 5, 2021) — Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to enter the first-ever Random 5x7 Art Challenge hosted by Sunrise Galleries, 114 E 2nd Street in Downtown Muscatine. All contest entries will be featured in a special exhibit on display at the Sunrise Galleries from May 7–30, 2021.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation, which extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 2, 2021) — Through Facebook and their website, Quad City Arts announced the winners of the 44th Annual High School Art Invitational and presented $6000 in cash prizes and scholarships to area high school students and teachers for excellence in fine art. The awards are as follows:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 2, 2021) The Quad-Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival and Rhythm City® Casino Resort are proud to bring you the 2021 festival. This year’s event will be hosted onsite at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, IA on Friday, August 13 through Saturday, August 14. Gates open at 4PM daily. Admission is free but donation items or cash are appreciated and will benefit the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2021) — According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)’s monthly jobs report, 42% (seasonally adjusted) of small-business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, a record reading.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2021) — The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter has announced the celebration of April as Iowa Architecture Month intended to exemplify the importance, beauty, and significance of architecture.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, March 21, and Saturday, March 27, was 4,846, a decrease of 283 from last week’s adjusted numbers.

 

Kevin Maynard, Executive Director, Quad City Arts

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2021) — The American Red Cross Serving the Quad Cities and West Central Illinois chapter is proud to honor two extraordinary individuals for their acts of heroism, service, and dedication to building a better community.

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