10 Apr 2023

Iowa Future Farmers of America (FFA) Holds 95th Annual Conference

By Scott Johnson

ANKENY, IOWA (April 10, 2023) — Future Farmers of America (FFA) members across Iowa will be celebrating success when they gather for the 95th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 16-18 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization.

06 Apr 2023

Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Five Home Fires in Rock Island, Knox, Marion, Fulton, and Scott Counties This Past Week

By Connie Esparza

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 6, 2023) – Volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to five home fires in the past week and in Moline, Astoria, Creve Coeur, Galesburg, Philadelphia, and Bettendorf.

Red Cross volunteers helped thirty people with temporary housing, meals, health services, disaster mental-health services, financial assistance, and information about recovery planning.

05 Apr 2023

Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) Hosts Annual Citizenship Honors Dinner with Five Inspirational Speakers and Local Quad Cities Restaurants

By Emily McGovern

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2023) — The Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) is hosting its annual Citizenship Honors Dinner. This event, which will be held Saturday, April 15, 6PM, at The Center (1411 N Brady Street), will feature five speakers who will each share their inspiring stories of immigrating to the United States.

05 Apr 2023

Hy-Vee and River Bend Food Bank to Give Away 250 Hams in the Quad Cities

By Debbie Geisler

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2023) — Hy-Vee Inc is partnering with River Bend Food Bank on April 6 to distribute 250 Hormel Cure 81® Hams for those in need.

Staff from River Bend Food Bank and Quad Cities Hy-Vee stores will assist in handing out the hams at South Park Mall (across from Von Maur) in Moline, beginning at 9AM, and will continue until all hams are distributed.

04 Apr 2023

Landmarks Illinois Seeks Nominations for 2023 Preservation Awards

By Kaitlyn McAvoy

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2023) — Landmarks Illinois is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Landmarks Illinois Richard H Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.

29 Mar 2023

New Quad Cities Latino Leadership Program Seeks Applications

By Melanie Jones

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 29, 2023) — Latino leaders in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas have a new resource for building their skills, knowledge, and abilities to succeed, lead, and maximize their impact on their community.

27 Mar 2023

Davenport Public Library QC Made Series to Visit Habitat for Humanity

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 27, 2023) — On Saturday, April 1, 10AM, attendees will take a tour of another outstanding local business! Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities has built over 100 homes locally for those in need. Join us on a QC Made tour of the Restore and warehouse to see how they repurpose products and streamline the construction process.

This is an offsite tour at Habitat for Humanity, 3625 Mississippi Ave, Davenport, IA 52807

22 Mar 2023

Rental Insurance Workshop March 25, 12-2PM

By Nana Ouro-Agoro

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 22, 2023) — AKWAABA QC in partnership with Togolese Diaspora and QCAIR (Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees) is inviting you to its first free Rental Insurance Workshop that is coming up this Saturday, March 25, 12-2PM, at Moline Public Library in the Bronze room.

22 Mar 2023

Apply for an Illinois Creative Recovery Grant

By Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 22, 2023) — As your local community foundations, we wanted to make sure you were aware of this special grant opportunity for organizations in the creative sector.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will distribute a historic $50 million in Illinois Creative Recovery Grants to assist arts and culture nonprofits, as well as a businesses and sole proprietors, that have struggled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Mar 2023

ImpactLife Welcomes Spring with “Nothing Cooler Than Saving Lives” Cooler Tote; All Presenting Donors Receive Choice of e-Gift Card or ImpactLife Cooler

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — As spring arrives and thoughts turn to warming temps and outdoor activities, ImpactLife is thanking donors who come to give blood by offering a twenty-can cooler tote or the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card. The “Nothing’s Cooler Than Saving Lives” donor promotion is now underway and will run through Sunday, April 30.

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