05 Jun 2025

Indivisible QC Joins National No Kings Protest

By Bradley A Levinson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2025) — No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. Indivisible QC is taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like. On June 14, we are protesting — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.

Visit nokings.org for more.

WHAT: No Kings Protest, Speakers, Canned Food Drive

WHO: Indivisible QC partnered with local Iowa and Illinois 50501

05 Jun 2025

Second Saturdays on Second Ave Brings New Vibe to Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to announce plans for 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave during QC Farmers’ Market hours (8AM-12PM) on the second Saturday of each month, June through October.

04 Jun 2025

Be Downtown Event Saturday, June 7, in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free, family-friendly outdoor event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11AM-10PM, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St.).

03 Jun 2025

RA Jones 120-Year Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting and Open House September 3

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLANDM, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2025) — In celebration of 120 years, RA Jones is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1-4PM. The ribbon-cutting will take place at 2:00 PM.  They are located at 807 W Kimberly Rd in Davenport, Iowa

03 Jun 2025

Illinois Casualty Company 75th Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting June 26

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2025) — Illinois Casualty Company will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 75th Anniversary on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:30PM, with their celebration taking place 5-8PM. They are located in downtown Rock Island at 225 20th Street, kitty-corner from Fort Armstrong.

02 Jun 2025

Red, White and Boom Fireworks Display Set to Return July 3

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom! will be held on July 3, 2025. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

02 Jun 2025

AI Workshop for Women Leaders Returns to the Quad Cities with Hands-On GPT-Building Experience

By The PROSE Co

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — Following a successful May session, local AI strategist and entrepreneur Jackie Celske is back with the second installment of her women-centered AI series, the AI Boss Babe Bootcamp. On Wednesday, June 18, Celske will lead Workshop 2: AI in Action — Build Your Own AI Assistant, a live, in-person event where women will learn how to create their own Custom GPTs using ChatGPT.

27 May 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Hosting First-Ever Preschool Prom

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2025) — The YWCA Quad Cities Early Learning Academy is hosting a prom for its preschool graduates, Class of 2025.

The class of fifteen is invited to come with a grown-up and dance the afternoon away on Saturday, May 31, 2-4PM.

This special event will feature a red-carpet entrance, lively music, a picture station, and delicious snacks, creating a fun and memorable send-off before the students head into kindergarten this fall.

27 May 2025

River Action Seeking Volunteers for Ride the Island, Father’s Day, June 15, Arsenal Island

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — Volunteers are needed to greet riders at twelve landmarks on the Island. These interactive stops are:

27 May 2025

Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry Ribbon-Cutting July 31

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry will host a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 3:30PM. The open house is 3-5PM. They are located at 3520 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa.

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