12 Jun 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) Takes Veterans into the Woods for Warriors in Motion® (WIM) Hiking Event

By James Mitchell

US Military veterans and ASF volunteers and staff turn for a photo at the Pratt Rock lookout point

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (June 12, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) hosted its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) hiking event this week, welcoming five wounded veterans to the northern Catskill Mountains. Over the course of three separate hikes, the group trekked a total of 10.7 miles and climbed more than 1,550 feet.

04 Jun 2025

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Will Dedicate ARPA-Funded Home Saturday, June 7

By Cassandra Erwin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home N° 141 this Saturday, June 7. The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM at 1436 W 8th Street, Davenport. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony.

29 May 2025

Downtown Davenport Partnership Celebrates Completion of Emerson Place Alley Beautification

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley featuring decorative lighting and permanent steel archways, knitting the neighborhood together and recognizing its historic roots as Motor Row and Bucktown.

27 May 2025

More Than $750,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $754,894 in scholarship awards. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. Students, families, and donors were celebrated at a recent reception event.

20 May 2025

QC Farmers’ Market moving to Downtown Rock Island; City’s New “Festival Street” Will Host Event Every Saturday May 31-October 25

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are excited to welcome the QC Farmers’ Market to the heart of Downtown Rock Island this season.

15 May 2025

Four Finalists Chosen for Downtown Bettendorf Mural; Cast Your Vote by June 1

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts — and we need your input in the final selection process. Vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at: downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural.

09 May 2025

Teen Philanthropy Group Grants Over $37,000 to Local Non-Profits

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — Generous local teens are leading the way in Quad Cities regional philanthropy.

06 May 2025

Junior League of the Quad Cities Launches “The Period Project” to Fight Period Poverty

By Jennifer Davis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — The Junior League of the Quad Cities is proud to announce the launch of The Period Project, an initiative aimed at addressing period poverty by providing free menstrual hygiene products to local schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

02 May 2025

Hy-Vee Releases New Exclusive Caitlin Clark Cereal to Support Youth

By Dawn Buzynski

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 2, 2025) — Hy-Vee Inc announced today that it is teaming up again with basketball star Caitlin Clark to offer the exclusive Caitlin’s Crunch Time cereal, which will benefit the Caitlin Clark Foundation.

Previously, Caitlin’s Crunch Time cereal was only available in select Hy-Vee stores throughout Iowa, and stores very quickly sold out. This time, all Hy-Vee stores will offer the cereal across the Midwest for a limited time and while supplies last.

02 May 2025

Ballet Quad Cities: It’s Birdies for Charity Time

By Ballet Quad Cities

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2025) — We are once again participating in Birdies for Charity, a major fundraiser for us. Thanks to you, last year we raised $21,252 through Birdies! All of your contribution — 100% — stayed in the Quad Cities and supported community programming for people of all ages and abilities in area schools, libraries, community centers, and of course on stages.

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