BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 20, 2025) — As in many communities across the country, the rising cost of child-care is among the most pressing challenges facing working families in the Quad Cities. Now, national support for programs like Head Start is becoming less certain. For many parents, especially those earning low wages or working non-traditional hours, access to affordable, high-quality early education is out of reach.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2025) — In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® have announced two statewide initiatives, one for future homeowners and another for industry professionals, to elevate the importance of home-ownership across Iowa.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2025) — Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, led by volunteers for thirteen years, is pleased to announce an in-person and virtual Move for Adoption. This event emphasizes the importance of Iowa’s children, families, and adoption.

US Military veterans and ASF volunteers and staff turn for a photo at the Pratt Rock lookout point

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (June 12, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) hosted its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) hiking event this week, welcoming five wounded veterans to the northern Catskill Mountains. Over the course of three separate hikes, the group trekked a total of 10.7 miles and climbed more than 1,550 feet.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home N° 141 this Saturday, June 7. The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM at 1436 W 8th Street, Davenport. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley featuring decorative lighting and permanent steel archways, knitting the neighborhood together and recognizing its historic roots as Motor Row and Bucktown.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $754,894 in scholarship awards. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. Students, families, and donors were celebrated at a recent reception event.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are excited to welcome the QC Farmers’ Market to the heart of Downtown Rock Island this season.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts — and we need your input in the final selection process. Vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at: downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural.

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