26 Aug 2019

The Moline Foundation Announces Deadline for Grants from The Adrianne Reynolds Fund

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2019) — The Adrianne Reynolds Fund honors the memory of an East Moline teenager whose life tragically ended in 2005. Adrianne began attending the Black Hawk College Outreach Center to earn her GED in November 2004. She was soon after killed in an act of violence by fellow teens in January 2005. Many generous donors locally and nationally contributed to the Adrianne Reynolds Fund, established by her parents, Tony and Joann Reynolds who live in East Moline.

26 Aug 2019

Cedar Rapids NAACP to Host 77th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

By LaSharon Taylor

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 21, 2019) — The Cedar Rapids, Iowa Branch of the NAACP will host their 77th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the IBEW/Miller Hall, 1211 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The banquet will begin with a reception at 5:30PM, followed by dinner and awards, 6-8PM. The theme for this year’s banquet is "WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN", consistent with the NAACP’s mission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equ

23 Aug 2019

The Moline Foundation Partners with Midwest Hope and Healing

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 22, 2019) — Over the past 16 years, Midwest Hope and Healing has offered support and comfort to over 3,800 breast-cancer patients through the distribution of their signature healing baskets. Generous donors made this possible by contributing funds to Midwest Hope and Healing, which allowed for the healing baskets to be distributed at no cost for the newly-diagnosed.

21 Aug 2019

African American Museum Of Iowa and NAACP Conclude Community Forums

By Jennifer Beall

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 21, 2019) — The African American Museum of Iowa and the NAACP will conclude their eight-month long series of community forums this Sunday, August 25, at the Museum, 2-4PM. The committee’s final vision plan for implementation will be shared. The “Not Without Me!

21 Aug 2019

East Moline Community Fund Announces 2019 Grant Deadline

By Joy Boruff

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2019) — A grants submission deadline has been announced by the East Moline Community Fund, an affiliate fund of The Moline Foundation. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of East Moline and the surrounding area.

19 Aug 2019

The Moline Foundation Announces Vietnam Veterans of America QC Chapter 299 Scholarship Recipients

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2019) — The Moline Foundation announces the 2019 Vietnam Veterans of America QC Chapter 299 scholarship recipients:

1. Arron Kristof, Black Hawk College

2. Micah Douglas, Black Hawk College

3. William A. Schultz, St. Ambrose University

31 Jul 2019

River Bend Foodbank Opens Pantry at NorthPark Mall

By Jennifer Schroder

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 31, 2019) — A recently opened food pantry at NorthPark Mall will help the 1 in 8 people and 1 in 5 children who struggle with hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The pantry is open every Tuesday, 4– 6:30PM; Thursday, 9–11AM; and Saturday, 9–11AM. There is also a pantry at SouthPark Mall in Illinois, as well as 300 others throughout our service area, where hungry people can get the food they need to live a happy, healthy life.

23 Jul 2019

Iowa Shoppers Ready for Tax-Free Weekend

By Goodwill of the Heartland

PRESS RELEASE (July 23, 2019) — Goodwill reminds back-to-school shoppers heading to the stores for the upcoming tax-free holiday, August 2 and 3, that shopping Goodwill locations in Iowa is always tax-free. Since Goodwill of the Heartland is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, customers do not pay sales tax when shopping its Iowa stores.

19 Jul 2019

Wine and Whiskers 2019

By Humane Society of Scott County

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — You are invited to our first ever Wine and Whiskers event taking place on Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30PM, sponsored by Wide River Winery in the Village of East Davenport.

Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with amazing local wines, heavy appetizers, live music, and the company of fellow animal lovers.

18 Jul 2019

United Way of the Quad Cities Hosts Day of Action School Supply Drive

By Marci Zogg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — On Thursday, July 19, United Way of the Quad Cities will Day of Action to collect school supplies for local children. Nearly 25,000 Quad Cities students are on the Free and Reduced lunch program. By collecting basic school-supply items, United Way of Quad Cities aims to help students feel prepared and ready to learn — thus setting them up for success in the coming school year.  

Pages

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.