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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host Icestravaganza January 17-19, 2025, at the Freight House and Beiderbecke Dr in downtown Davenport. The free event, presented by Rubberstamps.net and TBK Bank, features beautiful ice carvings on display all three days and “Art in Ice” is this year’s theme.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across the Hawkeye State and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.

The legislation would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the beneficial ownership information reporting rule.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2024) — Since 2011, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation has awarded grants for projects and organizations improving the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

WASHINGTON DC (December 16, 2024) — For the past several weeks, Congress has been developing an end-of-year bill to extend federal funding before the December 20 deadline, further extend the 2018 Farm Bill, and provide economic assistance for struggling producers, among other priorities. After failed negotiations at the leadership level, the current draft of this bill does not include economic assistance for struggling producers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — The State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa’s Interim Humanities Council, announced more than $140,000 in grants have been awarded to Iowa organizations and individuals working in the humanities in all corners of the state.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 11, 2024) — We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing efforts to shape a policy agenda that truly reflects the needs of individuals across Illinois, we’re conducting a survey for people with arrest and conviction records.

DAVENPORT​​, IOWA​​ (December 10, 2024) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — On Saturday, December 14, 3-6PM, free horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered on E 2nd St, in downtown Davenport courtesy of the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Pick-up and drop-off will be at Bechtel Park, located at the intersection of 2nd St and Iowa St.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — As the local non-profit sector grows, organizations need timely support to increase their capacity and sustainably expand their mission in the community. The Quad Cities Community Foundation designed Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants for exactly this reason.

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