18 Dec 2023

Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois, Issues Grants to Five Local Organizations

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2023) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois, will issue grants to five local organizations on Tuesday, December 19, at their weekly meeting. Each of the organizations will receive $350.00 towards their needs. The funds are collected from Kiwanis members during “happy or sad” announcements. A member of the Porky Committee goes around the room with an actual piggy bank (lovingly called “Porky Pig”).

18 Dec 2023

Final Call for 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Award Nominations — Deadline December 18 (ie Today)

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2023) — This is your last chance to submit your nominations for the 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) STEM Professional Awards. The deadline is the end of the today (December 18).

If you know an outstanding individual that should be recognized for making a difference in their profession, in the community, and/or in a classroom, here is your opportunity to acknowledge their contributions.

13 Dec 2023

Over $131,000 Granted to Milan-Area NFPs

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 13, 2023) — Every year, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation awards grants for 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.

11 Dec 2023

Iowa Bicycle Coalition Kicks Off “Support Your Local Bike Shop” Week

By Sarah Brune

CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is visiting nearly 99 local bike shops across the state this week to celebrate “Support Your Local Bike Shop Week.” The event will highlight local bike shops and their economic and community impact.

06 Dec 2023

Ellipsis Receives Grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity

By Makayla Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 6, 2023) — Ellipsis has received a grant from Variety — the Children’s Charity totaling $75,000 to fund the purchase of durable furniture and beds for the teens wh

05 Dec 2023

Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas

By Dolores Brown

​​​​​DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 5, 2023) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!

05 Dec 2023

More Than $155,000 for Non-Profits to Grow Their Missions

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 5, 2023) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its fall 2023 Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants. Ten local non-profits have received a total of $155,164 to build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities.

05 Dec 2023

Gilda's Club to Host 25th Annual Lighting of The Blessing Tree at Be the Light Park

By Lexi Bull

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2023) — The Blessing Tree tradition continues for the 25th year and will have a new location where it will shine brightly for all. The Blessing Tree is a tradition in which people can sponsor a light, bow, or ornament in memory of, in celebration of, or in gratitude for, a special person in their life. This visual embodiment of hope will be held at Be the Light Park, on State St, between 10th and 12th Streets in downtown Bettendorf.

27 Nov 2023

Annual Homeless Person's Memorial Day 2023

By Laura Rodriguez

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 27, 2023) — On December 21, one hour after sunset, at 5:42PM, the public is invited to gather for a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church, 1216 W 8th St, Davenport, Iowa, to honor those community members that we have lost while experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Names will be read, followed by the tolling of a bell.

24 Nov 2023

Cold Temps, Warm Hearts: Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) Has Spearheaded Local Food Drive for 23 Years

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) — An idea that started in Iowa has taken roots in Monmouth, and that's thanks to a Monmouth College graduate with a passion for helping her community.

Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) has spearheaded the community's enormously-successful Freezing for Food effort for nearly a quarter century, assisted by an army of volunteers. This year's Freezing for Food will be November 29-December 1 in downtown Monmouth.

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