27 Dec 2022

Rhythm City Casino and Resort Raised $38,160 for the Quad Cities Veteran Outreach Center in November

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 27, 2022) — Rhythm City Casino and Resort supported the Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center by giving guests free slot-play for making contributions to the veteran’s charity.

27 Dec 2022

Mercer County, Sherrard Schools See the Impact of Enhanced Mental-Health Services

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 27, 2022) — Since taking over as director of the Mercer County Mental Health Action Program (MHAP) one year ago, Krissy Dixon RN has seen just how needed her team and the services it provides are for students and families at Mercer County and Sherrard schools.

19 Dec 2022

Collaborative Effort Raises More Than $200,000 for River Bend Food Bank to Meet Emergency Needs This Winter

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 19, 2022) — Together, the Quad Cities Community Foundation and twelve other local funders and individual donors have raised $224,000 to help River Bend Food Bank feed children, adults, and seniors facing hunger this winter.

19 Dec 2022

Recipients Honored at Ceremony for New Quad Cities Grant Program

By Caitlin Lyga Wilson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 19, 2022) — Six non-profits in the Quad Cities were honored December 8 at the inaugural Community Investment Mini Grant Program Awards Ceremony of the Marine Credit Union Foundation at The J Bar Davenport.

16 Dec 2022

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Elects New Officers and Announces Legislative Priorities

By Joe Murphy

URBANDALE, IOWA (December 16, 2022) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has elected its slate of 2023–2024 officers at its final board meeting of 2022. The IBC serves as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Iowa while driving innovative policy solutions to enhance opportunity for every Iowan. The newly elected officers include:

16 Dec 2022

United Way Quad Cities Accepting Applications for Community Impact Grants Until January 13

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 16, 2022) — United Way Quad Cities is accepting applications for its Community Impact Grants from non-profits, grassroots organizations, and others that are serving the residents in Scott and Rock Island counties in the areas of education, income and health.

The deadline for organizations to apply is January 13, 4:30PM.

13 Dec 2022

Davenport​​​​​​​​ Volunteers Send Christmas Joy to Children Overseas

By Operation Christmas Child

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 13, 2022) — Davenport​​​​​​​​​-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!

13 Dec 2022

ImpactLife Responds to Decrease in Rate of First-Time Blood Donors

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 13, 2022) — ImpactLife is responding to a substantial decrease in the rate of first-time blood donors by offering a $25 electronic gift card or donation to Feeding America for first-time donors with ImpactLife. Now through January 15, first-time donors who register for blood donation with ImpactLife will receive a voucher to redeem for a $25 electronic gift card.

09 Dec 2022

Quad City FIRST LEGO League Robotics Event at the Putnam Museum December 10

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 9, 2022) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) will hold a FIRST LEGO League robotics qualifying event on Saturday, December 10, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Approximately 150 students ages nine to fourteen from 31 teams built robots and prepared presentations to compete for awards and a chance to advance to next level competitions.

08 Dec 2022

Ducky’s Lagoon to Host Red Solo Cup Party for Habitat

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — Ducky’s Lagoon located on Highway 92 in Andalusia, IL will be hosting a Red Solo Cup Party, Friday December 9, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The cost for a red solo cup is $5.00, which buys drink specials and the opportunity to win door prizes. Specials will be going on all day; door-prize drawings will start at 6PM.

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