ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — With the passage of HR 1 late last year, local communities are bracing for the impact new work requirements will have on food security for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans.

As part of the Save Our SNAP (SOS) Coalition, United Way Quad Cities, and River Bend Food Bank are urging the Illinois General Assembly to support gap benefits for Illinois residents who need it the most.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2026) — This summer, WQPT PBS invites families to join its “Summer of Adventure” tour, featuring guest appearances at library storytimes and community events throughout the region.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2026) — Thrivent Financial Advisors Thomas Brooke and Lillie Huhndorf will host an educational workshop focused on helping families navigate the complex financial and support decisions involved in planning for individuals with special needs.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (February 24, 2026) — The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is pleased to announce the opening of its tenth annual competition for Nordic Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan).