03 Feb 2025

Grant Application Period for Funding through Day Foundation, Among Others, Now Open

By Gretchen Frick Small

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 3, 2025) — The Doris and Victor Day Foundation, Rauch Family Foundation I & II, and the Rock Island Community Foundation announce the opening of their grant application period for funding in 2025. Grant information and access to the shared grant portal can be accessed at dayfoundation.org and rockislandcommunityfoundation.org.

31 Jan 2025

City of East Moline Awarded $128,000 Regional Site Readiness Grant from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO)

By Jennifer Walker

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) — The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness planning program.

29 Jan 2025

Argrow’s House Cafe Grand Re-Opening

By Dr Kit Evans-Ford

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — Argrow’s House Café and Gift Shop will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion on Thursday, January 30, 4-5PM. They are located at 3811 Harrison Street, Suite 100, in Davenport, Iowa.

28 Jan 2025

Valentine’s Day-Themed Event Features Exclusive Promos and Prizes at Participating Businesses

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed event aims to encourage community members to shop, dine, drink, and play at their favorite participating businesses.

27 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts, and Laura Scott have been named to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s board of directors.

22 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

Left to right: Kristen Roberts, Laura Scott, and Linda Andry

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts, and Laura Scott have been named to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s board of directors.

21 Jan 2025

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces Expansion of Legislative Affairs Team

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 21, 2025) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ramiro Hernandez has joined the team as the new Executive Director of the Tax Institute and Municipal and County Affairs, effective immediately.

15 Jan 2025

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grants $2 Million

By Megan Wright

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.

10 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Awards $300,000 to Local Nonprofit

By Melanie Jones

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.

18 Dec 2024

Quad Cities Community Foundation: Your Guide to Year-End Giving

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

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.

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