BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local non-profits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 non-profit professionals and volunteers — made up of teams from dozens of non-profits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that will support the development of non-profits across the region.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2024) The holiday season is upon us and Downtown Davenport Partnership, Rock Island Downtown Alliance, and Downtown Bettendorf Organization are excited to announce Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, a series of jolly holiday promotions encouraging people to eat, drink, shop, and be merry downtown November 21, 2024–January 1, 2025.

HOLIDAY DISPLAY CHALLENGE

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2024) — The nomination deadline for the Best Development Awards, coordinated by 1000 Friends of Iowa, is November 15, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 6, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors have awarded a total of $554,596 to a total of ten Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) providers in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Davenport, Iowa City, and Waterloo.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2024) — Fully Free’s quarterly meeting is next Thursday, November 7, Grace City Church (1925 5th Avenue) in Rock Island. Doors open for lunch at 11:30AM. Come hear from the Chicago-based Campaign to End Permanent Punishments  we will be celebrating growth and casting vision for next year!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 30, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will hold a Vision to Vitality forum with Eastern Iowa area business leaders on Tuesday, November 19, 9–10:30AM, at the Eastern Iowa Community College Urban Campus. The forum will be co-hosted by John Deere, KENT Corporation, and HNI Corporation.

WALCOTT, IOWA (October 28, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Iowa 80 Truckstop are both celebrating their 60th anniversaries this year. Incredibly, Iowa 80 has been open 24 hours a day, seven days a week that entire time.

Today, the two organizations are working together through the Community Foundation’s corporate philanthropy program, which amplifies the generosity of local businesses and their employees.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel employees donned jeans and pink attire to raise funds for Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities, demonstrating their commitment to supporting those affected by cancer.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 21, 2024) — The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IL, Quad Cities Chapter and the Quad Cities Community Foundation are hosting National Philanthropy Day on November 13, 2024 at Rhythm City Casino, 8:30AM-1:30PM. The event will feature an awards program, presentations, networking opportunities, and a welcome breakfast.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2024)  Tourism stakeholders are invited to attend Visit Quad Cities’ annual event, 

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