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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Did you know? Each year:

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — Goodwill of the Heartland is launching a new Manufacturing Career Pathway, expanding opportunities for local learners to access high-demand jobs.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — In the heart of Milan, Illinois, a quiet but powerful force for good has been changing lives for over a decade — the Milan Christian Food Pantry.

Behind its day-to-day operations lies a story of vision, generosity, and the enduring impact of philanthropy, most notably through the Brissman Foundation, a private foundation with administrative and grantmaking services provided by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber is hosting a Student Success Symposium April 29, 2025, 9:30AM-1:45PM, at the RiverCenter, Davenport. The Symposium will host 110 students from nine high schools from throughout the Quad Cities.

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