BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary Hubbell Waterman, will grant over $2 million to 73 area nonprofits in 2025 to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded a $300,000 Transformative Grant — the largest single grant award it funds each year — to Tapestry Farms.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — As you consider your year-end giving, think about the profound impact you can have on your community. Your generosity has the power to create lasting change, and a gift in honor of a friend or loved one is a beautiful way to share that impact. With your support, you can help bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most. Every gift you make is personal, meaningful, and always the perfect fit.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host Icestravaganza January 17-19, 2025, at the Freight House and Beiderbecke Dr in downtown Davenport. The free event, presented by Rubberstamps.net and TBK Bank, features beautiful ice carvings on display all three days and “Art in Ice” is this year’s theme.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across the Hawkeye State and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.

The legislation would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the beneficial ownership information reporting rule.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2024) — Since 2011, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation has awarded grants for projects and organizations improving the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

WASHINGTON DC (December 16, 2024) — For the past several weeks, Congress has been developing an end-of-year bill to extend federal funding before the December 20 deadline, further extend the 2018 Farm Bill, and provide economic assistance for struggling producers, among other priorities. After failed negotiations at the leadership level, the current draft of this bill does not include economic assistance for struggling producers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — The State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa’s Interim Humanities Council, announced more than $140,000 in grants have been awarded to Iowa organizations and individuals working in the humanities in all corners of the state.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 11, 2024) — We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing efforts to shape a policy agenda that truly reflects the needs of individuals across Illinois, we’re conducting a survey for people with arrest and conviction records.

DAVENPORT​​, IOWA​​ (December 10, 2024) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.

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