ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 7. The Valentine’s-themed event encourages the community to show up and have fun while they shop, dine, drink and socialize at their favorite participating businesses. From shopping deals and yoga to hairstyling, DIY desserts and pop-up floral and plant bars, fun experiences await participants.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — Donating to Goodwill of the Heartland is now easier than ever. A new partnership with ReSupply, a veteran-founded logistics company, allows donors to schedule home pick-ups for furniture, clothing, and household items.

ReSupply’s licensed and insured crews handle lifting, disassembly, and transport from any part of the home. Most pick-ups are completed within 24 to 48 hours, providing a fast and convenient way for donors to give.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary Hubbell Waterman, will grant over $2 million to 67 area non-profits in 2026 to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 19, 2026) — The QC Environmental Film Series will show Out of Plain Sight, which follows LA Times Environmental Reporter, Rosanna Xia as she uncovers a terrible secret hidden in the depths of the Pacific Ocean — as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste that had been dumped off the coast of Southern California.

Xia explores the story behind this environmental disaster and the long-term implications for people and the environment.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — River Action is now accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Eddy Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work has made a lasting, positive impact on the Mississippi River and its riverfront communities. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, and interactive outdoor activities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2026) – OneTable QC, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Quad Cities, Wastyn and Associates, and Humility Homes and Services, will host Advocacy Without Fear: A Practical Workshop for QC Nonprofits on Tuesday, February 3, 8:30AM-12PM, at the Butterworth Education Center in Moline.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Destinations International (DI) Membership Committee and the Social Impact Committee for 2026, the world’s largest and most respected association for destination organizations and professionals.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2026) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline recently received a grant from the Kiwanis International Foundation, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, in the amount of $3,000.

“Our members are excited to have received this grant which will assist in our effort to help Moline children thrive, prosper and grow,” Jen vonKaenel, president of the Moline Kiwanis Club said.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 9, 2026) — Non-profits across the Quad Cities pour tremendous energy into meeting community needs, and sustaining that work requires just as much care behind the scenes. From strengthening leadership teams to modernizing systems, organizations need the right internal tools to keep moving forward with confidence.

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