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Inaugural Beer Fest comes to Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -The Beer Fest, set to take place at at The Warehouse @ Isle Parkway on June 15 from 1 to 5 p.m., promises to be an enjoyable gathering featuring beer, music, and food with some proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s an opportunity to...
Women in dairy share stories with consumers, lessons with children
The role that women have in dairy may have changed, but they are still an integral part of dairy farming. Karen Bohnert of East Moline, Illinois, has been involved in the dairy industry her whole life. Bohnert was born and raised on a dairy farm in Oregon as one of...
Progressive Action for the Common Good celebrates 4th Anniversary of Racial Equality Rallies
MOLINE, Ill (KWQC) - Progressive Action for the Common Good is still bringing awareness through its rallies to community members four years later. The group has gathered for a rally at the corner of John Deere Road and 16th Street in Moline every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Library presents Food for Thought fundraiser
The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will host a Food for Thought fundraiser on Thursday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the Hauberg Estate Carriage House, 1300 24th Street, in Rock Island, according to a press release. Admission is $50 per person and...
Deloitte Davenport celebrates 25th Impact Day by helping Moline elementary
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Deloitte employees gave a helping hand to Washington Elementary School in Moline Friday. Employees worked on some landscaping and painting at the school as part of Deloitte’s 2024 Impact Day. Employees said they’re making sure everyone in the school is being helped during their day...
East Moline launches ‘book walk’ throughout downtown
EAST MOLINE, Ill (KWQC) - A book walk is on display throughout downtown East Moline for families to enjoy reading and the outdoors. It’s the first fully established book walk in the Quad Cities. President of East Moline Main Street, Patricia Hansen says it’s a project eight to 10...
Moline-Coal Valley offering middle school soccer next year
MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline-Coal Valley School District will be adding soccer programs at its two middle schools next year. Seventh and eighth graders from John Deere and Wilson middle schools will be able to participate. The boys will play in the fall and the girls will play in the spring, starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Here are the best donut shops in the QCA, according to Google Reviews
MOLINE, Ill. — In honor of National Donut Day, News 8 is highlighting some of the best donut spots in the Quad Cities region. Below you will find the most "a-glazing" donut shops in the area, according to reviews and ratings on Google. Top 10 donut spots in the...
QC Flood Resiliency Alliance to meet in Riverdale
The Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Riverdale City Hall Community Room, 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, a news release says. City/county/village leaders and administrators; emergency management personnel, floodplain managers, public works personnel, local and state-level elected officials, residents and property owners in the region are welcome.
Genesis sets weekly recruiting sessions
This summer, Genesis Health System will hold a virtual recruiting event, ‘Talk With A Recruiter’ every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a news release. Candidates can chat with a recruiter from the beach, their kitchen, or anywhere else because they won’t be on camera. Job seekers can RSVP by visiting here.
Keith Larue of Moline, Illinois, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MARYLAND (June 7, 2024) — Keith Larue of Moline, Illinois, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
Moline-Coal Valley School District moving its administrative support office
MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline-Coal Valley School District's Administrative Support Center has a new home. According to district officials, the district's school board voted to purchase the former Vibrant Credit Union Corporate Office, located at 1900 52nd Ave., at their meeting on April 8. The acquisition cost approximately $1.8 million.
Illinois quick hits: Deere announces layoffs; 'Home Alone' home may have buyer
Deere announces layoffs John Deere is laying off more than 120 workers at its plant in Moline. The indefinite layoffs are effective June 28. The company said in a statement that it is also buying land in Mexico for a new plant that will take some of the work that is being done in Dubuque. The agricultural giant also announced layoffs at three other Iowa locations. ...
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