31 Jul 2024

Community Foundation Funding New Bilingual Childcare Option in Moline

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline.

18 Jul 2024

Visit Quad Cities Recognized for Outstanding Performance with Industry Reaccreditation

By Lindsey Row

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 18, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities, the region's official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), was awarded a renewal of its 

10 Jul 2024

Project NOW Housing Event August 1

By Mary McNeil
10 Jul 2024

United Way Quad Cities Announces Over $144,000 to Twelve Organizations Through Emergency Food and Shelter Program

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 10, 2024) — United Way Quad Cities is proud to announce $144,763 awarded to twelve local organizations through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

03 Jul 2024

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $10.6 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of More Than 400 Rental Homes in Nine Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 3, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today awarded a total of more than $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 404 affordable rental homes for Iowans. The awards were made to ten rental housing projects located in Burlington, Charles City, Davenport, Des Moines, Jefferson, Knoxville, Mount Pleasant, Oskaloosa, and Spirit Lake.

01 Jul 2024

Marching Against the Darkness Drill Team Competition

By Darvel Givens

WATERLOO, IOWA (July 1, 2024) — The annual Marching Against the Darkness Drill Team Competition takes place at the Young Arena in downtown Waterloo, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The doors open at 5PM and the competition starts at 6PM. They have thirteen drill teams from seven states competing for $9,000 in cash prizes and trophies.

01 Jul 2024

Non-Profits Receive $150,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 1, 2024) — As non-profit organizations grow, they need additional support to build their capacity and sustainably expand their impact in the community. The Quad Cities Community Foundation designed Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants for exactly this reason.

20 Jun 2024

Dan Wagner Elected as Chairman of the Illinois Chamber Board of Directors

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Wagner from The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies Inc as its new Board Chairman. Dan was elected to the position during today’s board meeting held at The Inland Real Estate Group in Oak Brook, Illinois.

19 Jun 2024

Visit Quad Cities to Host 50th Anniversary of Coca-Cola Collectors Club

By Lindsey Row

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2024) — Over 500 Coca-Cola memorabilia collectors from around the world will gather at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa, from June 25-29 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Coca-Cola Collectors Club Annual Convention.

19 Jun 2024

New Legislation Amplifies Philanthropy Statewide

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 19, 2024) — Governor JB Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois.

The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations — Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation — all celebrate the historic effort.

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