29 Dec 2025

Social Justice Groups Protest CBS’ Pulling The “60 Minutes” Report on Conditions at Cecot Prison

By Rev Richard Hendricks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — In response to the decision by CBS to cancel the broadcast of a 60 Minutes report on the conditions endured by immigrants deported from the US and sent to CECOT, the infamous El Salvador prison, local social justice groups, including Indivisible QC, Liberty and Justice Movement, and One Human Family QCA (with support from others) are holding a demonstration in favor of free speech and in support of immigrants on Tuesday, Decem

29 Dec 2025

Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (December 29, 2025) — Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2025 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Mia Winquist of Hampton, Illinois (61256)

Selah DeVore of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722)

Paige Johnson of Davenport, Iowa (52807)

Hannah Stortz of Eldridge, Iowa (52748)

29 Dec 2025

More Than 800 Iowa Children Await Permanent Families: Join The Impact Circle to Help

By Diana Lang PhD

AMES, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — More than 800 children across Iowa are currently waiting in the foster-care system for a permanent place to call home. To meet this urgent need, Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, launched "The Impact Circle" — a statewide call-to-action inviting every Iowan to play a role in solving the state's foster care adoption crisis.

29 Dec 2025

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Launches Voting Hub to Empower Iowa Small Business Owners

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small-business advocacy organization, recently announced the launch of its new, comprehensive 

29 Dec 2025

River Action Invites Families to Explore Hands-On River Learning at Bald Eagle Days 2026

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — River Action invites families, educators, and young naturalists to stop by its interactive booth during Bald Eagle Days 2026, taking place Friday, January 9, through Sunday, January 11. The River Action booth will feature engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity about conservation, water stewardship, and the natural world.

29 Dec 2025

East Moline BMX Hosts 2026 World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Events

By Kayla Morath

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2025) — A reminder that East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes the World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Qualifying Events from Thursday, January 1, through Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. The event is free and open to spectators.

29 Dec 2025

West Music Named 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc Magazine

By Kenzie Macon

CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 29. 2025) – West Music, a trusted name in music retail and education since 1941, has been honored as the 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc magazine. The recognition appears in the magazine’s December issue, highlighting West Music’s on-going commitment to music accessibility, exceptional customer service, and educational leadership across the nation.

29 Dec 2025

Brissman Foundation Awards More Than $160,000 to 36 Organizations Serving the Milan Community

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — The Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has awarded $161,000 in grants to 36 non-profits supporting quality of life in the Village of Milan.

“This year’s grants reflect the breadth of community need and the generosity and vision of Grant and Virginia Brissman,” said Cathy Edwards, a Brissman Foundation trustee.

23 Dec 2025

Kathryn Jones of Milan, Illinois, Named to President's List at Bob Jones University

By Courtney Montgomery

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (December 23, 2025) — Kathryn Jones, a Sophomore Performance major from Milan, Illinois, was among over 620 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2025 President's List.

The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade-point average for the semester.

23 Dec 2025

Quad City Storm's Schedule December 26-27

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — The Quad City Storm took three of six possible points on its three-game road trip, capping off the weekend with a 4-2 win over the Macon Mayhem. The win for the Storm was its fifth in the month of December and the team has now tallied points in six of its last seven games.

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