McFarlane Marketing to Launch Social Studio OS™, a Human-Led, AI-Assisted Social Media Operating Sys
McFarlane Marketing’s Social Studio OS™ Aims to Help Quad Cities Businesses Compete in an AI Economy Where Iowa Trails the National AverageDAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 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
Community Caring Conference Heroes Banquet and Nominations
Celebrate our 50th Anniversary at this Year’s Heroes Banquet! Join us at the Holiday Inn Rock Island for a night of Community Celebration and Recognition. This event is a special opportunity to honor our everyday heroes who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Come together with friends, family and organizations to show your support and appreciation for these remarkable individuals. Let's make this evening one to remember as we salute our heroes! CCC Heroes Banquet Thursday, Oct 22,
Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition Opening at the Figge art Museum
Davenport, Iowa (September 3, 2026) –The Rock Island Art Guild and the Figge Art Museum have partnered since 2016 to present the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition, an annual showcase of contemporary artwork by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge. Organized by the Rock Island Art Guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge since 2016, the exhibition provides artists with an opportunity to exhibit their work in an art museum. It also introduces Figge visitors to the talented artists
Sole For Children Helps Quad Cities Kids as Rising Costs Put Pressure on Families
Soles For Children Helps Quad Cities Kids as Rising Costs Put Pressure on FamiliesROCK ISLAND, Illinois– Aug. 7, 2026 – As families continue to feel the impact of rising costs, local nonprofit Soles For Children is preparing to provide free winter essentials to nearly 1,100 children during two community events in September.The annual Shoes and Coat Giveaway will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, followed by a
American Red Cross Honors Bettendorf Family YMCA Employee for Saving Member's Life
American Red Cross Honors Bettendorf Family YMCA Employees for Saving Member’s Life August 18, 2026 — Two Bettendorf Family YMCA employees are being honored by the American Red Cross for using their CPR and AED training to help save the life of a member who suffered a cardiac emergency earlier this year. Raymond Marquez and Brittney Thornton received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Respondersduring a ceremony Monday at the Bettendorf Family YMCA. The award recognizes individuals
German Film Series Coming to the Last Picture House
The German American Heritage Center and The Last Picture House are excited to bring a series of post-war German films to the big screen this Fall. Discover the tension, humor, and human drama of a nation rebuilding in our film series on postwar German cinema. Spanning the late 1940s through the early 1960s, these films capture a Germany grappling with defeat, division, and identity through noir intrigue, sharp satire, and deeply personal stories. From the shadowy streets of The Third Man to the biting
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
