07 Sep 2022

Geneseo Chamber Announces First Mural Projection Party

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2022) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Mural Projection Party on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Geneseo, Illinois. The Mural Projection Party will unveil the first mural of the Geneseo Mural Project to the public by projecting the mural image onto the building it will be installed on after dusk.

07 Sep 2022

Mobile Museum of Tolerance at Moline Public Library

By Lisa Williams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2022) — A one-of-a-kind museum on wheels will make a stop at the Moline Public Library in September. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance, from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, will be located in the library’s north parking lot on Wednesday, September 28 (10AM-6PM); Thursday, September 29 (10AM-6PM); and Friday, September 30 (10AM-4PM).

07 Sep 2022

Q2030, Quad Cities Chamber, and United Way Quad Cities to Host Business Forum on Childcare as a Workforce Solution

By Kate Jennings

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 7, 2022) — On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Q2030 is partnering with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and United Way Quad Cities to convene business leaders to discuss opportunities to address the childcare shortage as a means to build our workforce.

Access to affordable and quality child-care can impact the current workforce while also building the workforce we will need to remain globally competitive in the future.

01 Sep 2022

Community-Wide Project Focused on Lessons of the Holocaust and Relevant Messages Includes Event on September 1

By Melanie Shields

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 1, 2022) — The media are invited to the private opening of Anne Frank: A History for Today on Thursday, September 1, 6PM, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Light refreshments will be served.

Program presenters will have tables showcasing their events, performances, and activities. An event calendar can be found at outofdarknessqc.com/programs.

31 Aug 2022

Monday, September 5 Labor Day Parade to Be Held in East Moline

By Dan Gosa

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) — We have had a record number of entries this year and we invite everyone to come and watch the 39th Annual Quad City Federation of Labor, Labor Day parade.

The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade is brother, Tony Bultinck, President of the Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers and of NALC Local 292.

31 Aug 2022

Son Monarcas Brings Latin Fusion, Dance to Moline Library

By Lisa Williams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) — Immerse yourself in song and dance with a lively, interactive performance from Son Monarcas, Friday, September 23, 12PM. This event will be held at the Moline Public Library as part of Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series. Registration is not required.

29 Aug 2022

Medicare 101 at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 29, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be holding a Medicare 101 session at Fairmount on Thursday, September 1, 2PM.

Open enrollment season is upon us.  Join our educational presentation as we tackle the following topics:

• What does Medicare cover?

• How much can I expect to pay?

• When and where should I apply?

• What are my options?

• What if I'm still working?

Coffee and light snacks provided.

26 Aug 2022

Taming of the Slough Sunday, September 18

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2022) River Action’s Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race.

Who: Adventure triathletes and anyone looking to push themselves in kayaking, mountain biking, and running. Awarded categories include:

22 Aug 2022

Teen Gaming at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 22, 2022) —The Davenport Public Library will be hosting Teen Gaming Sessions on Wednesday afternoons beginning Wednesday, August 31st and running through December at 3pm |Fairmount.

17 Aug 2022

Midwest Writing Center (MWC) Hosts Live Reading for the Winners of Great River Writers Retreat Contest on September 1

By Charly Heber-Spates

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 17, 2022) — The Midwest Writing Center is proud to present the winners of the Great River Writers’ Retreat from both 2021 and 2022 as they share their work and current projects for a live reading at the Rock Island Public Library.

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