MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2023) — Join Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope as we celebrate our Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2023) — On June 3, 2021, Bobby Fitzgerald Hunt Jr drove over seventy miles per hour through red lights and on the gravel shoulder of East Kimberly Road at three in the afternoon. He was drunk. By bad coincidence Alex Marietta left work on his bicycle and crossed East Kimberly Road with the traffic light in his favor at the same time. Fitzgerald struck and killed Alex and fled the scene.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) – Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce a renewed partnership with Comedy Sportz. The two organizations are working together again to host “Laughs Against Cancer,” a comedy improv show. The event will be at The Spotlight Theatre in Moline on September 22, 7PM. (Door opens at 6PM; tickets $20.) The room will not only be filled with laughter, but also support for those being impacted by cancer in the Quad City Community.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2023) — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled Fall treasure shopping adventure at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, November 3-5, 2023 at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. This annual spring antique and vintage market in its 28th year, will feature a sold-out line up of outstanding vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center and Hot Glass are hosting a press conference for the new Garden Glass exhibit on Wednesday, August 9, 12PM, at the Quad City Botanical Center.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 2, 2023) — Join Argrow’s House and Grace City Church as they celebrate local families and children with a back-to-school party and distribute free school supplies. Bless the Block Backpack Event will take place on Sunday, August 13, 12:30-2:30PM, at Grace City Church, 1925 5th Avenue, Rock Island. Children and families will enjoy FREE backpacks and school supplies, food, face painting, a bounce house, games, and more.

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 26, 2023)  FOR VETS, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting “Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2023 Vettes on the River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.

Colorado Governor Oliver Shoup signs the ratification document for the 19th Amendment December 12, 1919. Colorado was the 22nd state to ratify the amendment, which required 36 states. Tennessee was the thirty-sixth state on August 18, 1920. The amendment officially was adopted August 26, 1920

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 24, 2023) — The public is invited to join a Quad Cities celebration of Women's Equality Day on Saturday, August 26.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 24, 2023) — Whether paddlers are novices or pros, instruction and tips from trained Coast Guard Auxiliary members is needed and always welcomed. Learn about the Mississippi, locking through Lock 15, and skills needed whether paddling solo or with others.

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