BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 13, 2025) — Due to popular demand, the Quad Cities Community Foundation will once again offer two flagship educational programs in 2026 through the Hunt and Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence. The Effective Nonprofit Management Cohort and the Strong Board Governance series will both be offered through a series of sessions beginning on January 15, 2026, and running throughout the year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 4, 2025) — Pete Bednarczyk, Freight House Farmers Market vendor, is stepping up to make a difference for the Quad Cities community at the Freight House Farmers Market this weekend. A long-time vendor and customer favorite, the owner of Pete’s Concessions will be providing “pay what you want” meals during Market hours this Saturday, November 8, 8AM-2PM, at 421 W River Dr, Davenport, Iowa.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 3, 2025) — Applications for Quad Cities Community Foundation scholarships are now open for 2026. Thanks to generous donors, local students can apply for more than seventy scholarship opportunities totaling over $600,000.

Applications are due by February 15, 2026, with recipients announced in May. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — This summer, neighbors across the Quad Cities dug into their backyards and community plots with a shared purpose: Grow food, fight hunger, and build stronger connections. Thanks to support from the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Transformation Grant, Tapestry Farms has launched GIFT Gardens (Growing Illowa Food Together), a community-driven food initiative.