04 Sep 2025

Win Tickets and Sideline Access to Iowa Hawkeyes Annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day October 18 Versus Penn State

By Andrew Wheeler

Micah Hyde 2025 ANF Wall of Honoree

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 4, 2025) — With the first full week of the college football season on the horizon, Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa are offering Hawkeye fans a chance to win four tickets and on-field sideline access to the America Needs Farmers (ANF) game on October 18 against Penn State University.

04 Sep 2025

Arches Mural Complete in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 4, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) celebrated the completion of a new mural, Arches, by artist William Gustafson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 312 17th Street in Downtown Bettendorf.

The mural depicts the evolution of Bettendorf’s past, present, and future through a series of arches.

02 Sep 2025

River Action’s Riverine Walk, September 6, Features Tapestry Farms

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2025) — Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms and Ailson Niebuhr, Seasonal Farm Manager, will present Tapestry Farm’s use of cover crops, tarping, crop rotation, and other methods to build soil health while feeding the community.

Learn about their sustainable farming methods and take a tour of one of their ten locations. (Some uneven terrain)

01 Sep 2025

Community Foundation Alliance Strengthening Philanthropy Statewide

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 1, 2025) — This summer marked a milestone for Illinois philanthropy. The state’s charitable tax credit program — Illinois Gives — entered a new era, with improvements that promise to empower donors and communities.

The achievement follows years of organization and advocacy by the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations, a collaborative network of community foundations, including the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

27 Aug 2025

Halloween Headquarters Opens Tuesday September 2

By Goodwill of the Heartland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 27, 2025) — We’ve got costumes for everyone — from the smallest trick-or-treater to the most seasoned costume connoisseur. Whether you’re looking to embody a pop culture icon or prefer something more traditional, we’ve got you covered with our unique mix of new and donated goods. And let’s be honest, where else can you find one-of-a-kind costumes that no one else at the party will be wearing?

BE EXTRAORDINARY

20 Aug 2025

Brissman Foundation Grants Open for Milan Non-Profits

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 20, 2025) — Each year, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation awards grants to support projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

19 Aug 2025

Doris and Victor Day Foundation Awards $800,000 in Grants to Support Local Non-Profit Organizations

By Tyla Sherwin-Cole

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 19, 2025) — We are thrilled to announce the distribution of $800,000 in grants to 58 exceptional non-profit organizations throughout the Quad Cities. These grants aim to support high-quality, impactful programs that truly make a positive difference in our community, especially in Rock Island.

18 Aug 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Panel on Women and Wealth October 14

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 18, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation will host Women and Wealth, a panel conversation on purposeful planning for giving and legacy on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

This free event will feature a panel of local experts offering guidance on how women can align their values, financial goals, and philanthropic aspirations.

13 Aug 2025

Join WQPT PBS as We Volunteer in the Community

By Melissa Gravert

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 13, 2025) — In celebration of America's upcoming 250th birthday, WQPT is inviting everyone to join us in civic engagement opportunities. As part of our WQPT 250 initiative, we will be volunteering at a different local non-profit each month.

01 Aug 2025

$315,000 in Grants Available for River-Based Projects

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 1, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 QC River Connections Grant Program on August 1. Made possible by the Walton Family Foundation and guided by the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), the grant program supports local organizations leading efforts to address environmental and community challenges along the Mississippi River.

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