04 Sep 2023

Moline Kiwanis Partners with First Baptist Church for Diaper Donation Event September 9, 9AM–1PM

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 4, 2023) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois, is partnering with First Baptist Church, 1901 29th St, Moline, for their “Diaper Depot” program. Over the past nine years, the Diaper Depot has served over 1,000 mothers with children, and has provided over 3,700 diapers over the past nine years, through their monthly distribution. The distribution, called “Diaper Depot” is held every third Saturday at the church.

31 Aug 2023

Quad Cities Community Foundation Brings Diverse Perspectives Together with Clean River Advisory Council

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — The Mississippi River is more than 2,300 miles long, meandering from northern Minnesota, through the Midwest and Southeast, before discharging in the Gulf of Mexico. Across that distance, the river runs east to west in only one place, a short span right at the center of the Quad Cities region.

In other words, the Quad Cities is comfortable moving in an unexpected direction.

18 Aug 2023

Application Deadline for Moline Foundation Grants Friday, September 22, 2023

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2023) — Since 1953, The Moline Foundation has awarded more than $45 Million in grants to area non-profits. This has been made possible through the generosity of The Moline Foundation’s donors — individuals, families, and organizations committed to improving our region’s quality of life.

Fall 2023 grant applications for The Moline Foundation are now being accepted for capital or program needs of local non-profits.

17 Aug 2023

Malik And Karen Khaliq and Family are Presenting Sponsors of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley 2023

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has acquired a new partner in supporting its mission to reach more people in the Quad-City region who need its free, nationally-developed education and support groups for those living with mental-health conditions, and their families and friends.

15 Aug 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Gives a Top 10 Preview of New Unclaimed Properties in Clinton County

By Russ Trimble

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — Before the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt releases its fall publication of recently added names, State Treasurer Roby Smith is providing a sneak peek of the top-ten newest unclaimed properties in Clinton County. "Be on the lookout for the full list coming soon," said Treasurer Smith. "But before we publish the entire list of new names, I'd like to give a preview for Clinton County."

Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Clinton County:

15 Aug 2023

Support Continues to Be Available for Households Previously Living at 324 Main Street in Davenport

By Joscelyn Rowe

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — Each household that lived at 324 Main Street in downtown Davenport is now eligible for a total of $3,500 in financial assistance from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

The fund was activated after the partial building collapse earlier this summer. Donors from the Quad Cities region and across the country donated to support the fund.

10 Aug 2023

United Way Quad Cities Launches Emerging Leaders, a Network of Young Professionals and Creatives Driving Community Change

By Kevin Smith

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 10, 2023) — United Way Quad Cities is proud to announce the launch of its Emerging Leaders of the QC, a dynamic network that brings together young business, creative and philanthropic leaders to address pressing community challenges while showcasing the Quad Cities as an exceptional place to live, raise a family and build a career.

09 Aug 2023

St Ambrose University Leads the Way as Iowa's First Chapter of Every Campus a Refuge (ECAR) to House and Support Local Refugees

By Alison Amyx

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — St Ambrose University became the first campus in Iowa to join Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR).

09 Aug 2023

Iowa Pork Helping Special Olympians Show Pigs at State Fair

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Special Olympians from across Iowa will receive a unique challenge at the Iowa State Fair. Under the tutelage of Iowa FFA and 4-H members, sixteen Special Olympians will show a pig during the Bacon Buddies® Pig Show on Saturday, August 12, in the Swine Barn.

This is the fourth year for the Bacon Buddies® event at the Iowa State Fair. It is an annual collaboration between the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Special Olympics Iowa (SOI).

09 Aug 2023

Nicole Mann Appointed Executive Director of EveryChild

By Brooke Hendrickx

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2023) — Human-services leader Nicole Mann has been named Executive Director of EveryChild, an agency that provides child-abuse prevention, education, and treatment programs for children and families. Throughout her career, Mann’s work has been focused on providing services that address the needs of vulnerable children and families in the Quad Cities region.

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 Amy Alkon Advice Goddess, Real Astrology, Red Meat cartoon and RCR Crossword every week?) 

* indicates required

View previous campaigns.

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.