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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — The Iowa Medical Society will join Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday, May 13, 10:30AM, at Monroe County Hospital and Clinics for the signing of House File 2635, landmark insurance reform legislation aimed at reducing barriers to patient care and strengthening protections for physicians and patients across Iowa.

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.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2026) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that Project NOW Inc has been awarded $1,845,266 in federal funding through the US Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programming in the Quad Cities. The grant will support early childhood education and services for children and families across the region.

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).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 17, 2026) — The world is mourning the passing of Rev Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon in the United States and elsewhere who died Tuesday at age 84.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — Do you want to help animals and take an active role in conservation?

We are excited to announce Niabi Zoo’s new Volunteer Conservation Corps. There are many opportunities for adults (eighteen and up years) and teens (thirteen to seventeen years), but now we even have openings for adults with children between the ages of ten through twelve years to come volunteer together as a team!

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities invites members of the media and community to get a first look at Alan’s House, its new DCFS-licensed youth group home, during a special Open House on Thursday, February 19.

Before officially opening its doors and welcoming residents, YWCA Quad Cities will host an Open House, 4-6PM, at 229 16th Street, Rock Island, IL (YWCA’s former location).

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