DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Nationally, consumer spending had its second-lowest quarterly growth rate in the last three years, but the strength of spending on AI infrastructure kept overall real GDP growth positive at a 1.6% seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to the Grow Quad Cities Q1 2026 Market Report.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 10, 2026) — One year after non-profit leaders, funders, policy-makers, and community members gathered to discuss the potential impact of federal budget cuts on the Quad Cities, OneTable QC is inviting the community back to the table for an important follow-up conversation.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 10, 2026) The Quad Cities Chamber will host its 2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at Rhythm City Casino Resort. The event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 3:30PM, followed by the program at 4PM. Registration is now open at QuadCitiesChamber.com.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The 2026 Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grant cycle is now open. The foundation provides grant funding to nonprofits in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

“The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is proud to support the organizations that help our communities grow and adapt,” said David Lundy, chair of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Dress for Success Quad Cities is pleased to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from the Regional Development Authority to support the hiring and implementation of a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator position. This investment will strengthen the organization's ability to serve more women throughout the region by expanding volunteer recruitment, training, and community partnerships.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — When young people are trusted to lead, they bring fresh perspective, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to community change.

For more than twenty years, the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow Program has empowered high-school students from across the region to direct philanthropic funding to local non-profits.

This year, students awarded $28,000 in grants to seven organizations serving the Quad Cities.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2026) — Downtown Moline’s popular Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series returns for summer 2026 with four evenings of live music, cold drinks and laid-back Saturday nights in the heart of downtown.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2026) —When young people are trusted to lead, they bring fresh perspective, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to community change.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is bringing local youth together for an evening of connection, conversation, and support through a free Youth Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 28, 5-7:30PM, at YWCA (513 17th st, Rock Island, Illinois).

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 4, 2026) — The Living Liver Foundation, in partnership with Iowa Donor Network (Team Iowa) and the Field of Dreams Movie Site, will host the annual Living Donor Awareness Softball Game on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in recognition of National “Wanna Have a Catch Day.”

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