Ruth Suckow Exhibition on display at the German American Heritage Center
The Ruth Suckow Traveling exhibition is on display at the German American Heritage Center and Museum from August 22 - November 15, 2026. _____________________ DAVENPORT, IOWA – AUGUST 17TH, 2026 – The German American Heritage Center and Museum is excited to bring the Ruth Suckow Traveling Exhibition to Davenport. Inspired by her upbringing at the turn of the 20th century and considered “Iowa’s first feminist writer,” Ruth Suckow’s work was largely forgotten until researchers rediscovered her
Red Cross Volunteers Help 365 People Affected by Home Fires in July
Red Cross Volunteers Help 365 People Affected by Home Fires in July Responding to More Disasters Than Ever — Red Cross Needs Your Help August 6, 2026 — While American Red Cross volunteers responded to severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and other weather-related emergencies across the Illinois Region throughout July, they also answered the call to 125 home fires, providing critical support to 365 people, including families and children. These home fires occurred on top of an already demanding disaster
Davenport Marketing Agency Launches Proprietary AI-Powered Social Media Platform at Free Event
McFarlane Marketing’s Social Studio OS™ Aims to Help Quad Cities Businesses Compete in an AI Economy Where Iowa Trails the National AverageDAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — McFarlane Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Davenport, will host the official public launch of Social Studio OS™, a proprietary social media operating system, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Eastern Iowa Community College in Davenport. The free event is open to business owners and professionals across the
National Night Out with CCC and RIPD
The Community Caring Conference (CCC) and The Rock Island Police Department (RIPD) invites Rock Island neighborhoods, businesses and organizations to join communities across the country in hosting National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Longview Park (Upper Shelter) in Rock Island NNO, is held annually on the first Tuesday of August and aims to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Meet law enforcement and and local government officials at
Nonprofits receive more than $145,00 in capacity building grants
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—As the needs of our communities continue to evolve, so does the need for strong, resilient nonprofit organizations. Behind every successful program or service are the systems, leadership, and infrastructure that make meaningful impact possible. To help strengthen those foundations, the Quad Cities Community Foundation's Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants invest in the people, planning, technology, and organizational development that position nonprofits for long-term success.
Group O Announces Executive Leadership Transitions to Support LOng-Term Growth
MILAN, Ill. — July 24, 2026 — Group O today announced two executive leadership appointments designed to support the company's continued growth and long-term strategic success.Bob Marriott will transition from Chief Financial Officer to a newly established role as Chief Planning Officer. In this position, Marriott will focus on long-term enterprise planning, corporate governance, and legal strategy.Marriott's transition follows more than 33 years of leadership with Group O, where he has played a significant
Community Foundation and John Deere launch Board Connections series
Community Foundation and John Deere launch Board Connections series QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—Across the Quad Cities, nonprofit organizations are searching for skilled, engaged board members while many community professionals are looking for meaningful ways to contribute their expertise. Bridging that gap is essential to building stronger organizations, developing future civic leaders, and ensuring the nonprofit sector has the leadership it needs to meet the region's most pressing challenges. To
Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series Brings Culture, Community, and Classic Films to The Last Picture House
Davenport, Iowa — The Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series is set to debut July 15th, bringing four unforgettable evenings that celebrate Latino stories, music, culture, and community through the magic of film. Presented by The Last Picture House in collaboration with AJV Original, the series highlights iconic Latino films while supporting local Hispanic nonprofit organizations. Each event is hosted by a different community organization, with 100% of ticket sales benefiting that evening's nonprofit and its
ORION BANCORPORATION, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BRIDGE COMMUNITY BANK
ORION, Ill. – Orion Bancorporation, Inc., the parent company of BankORION, announced they have completed their acquisition of Bridge Community Bank. Under Orion Bancorporation, Inc., BankORION and Bridge Community Bank both continue to operate as two separate independent community banks. The transaction has brought together two community banks with a combined 257 years of servicing customers in six counties across two states. The two community banks have total assets of approximately $800
