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
Ascentra Credit Union Included on Forbes List of the America's Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 Ranking
Ascentra Credit Union Included on Forbes List of the America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 RankingBettendorf, Iowa – Ascentra Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.The America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 ranking is based
Figge Art Museum Explores Iowa’s Place in the American Story with Two Summer Exhibitions
Davenport, Iowa (June 30, 2026) – This summer, the Figge Art Museum invites visitors to explore American identity through two exhibitions that offer distinctly Midwestern perspectives on the nation’s history, culture, and landscape. Opening Sunday, July 5, Connie and Michael Roberts: Portrait of America and Corn Zone explore some of the people and places that have shaped the American experience. Timed to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the exhibitions encourage reflection on innovations, ideas,
Firecracker Run, Freedom Run and QC Marathon highlight busy Quad Cities race season Firecracker Run, Freedom Run, and QC Marathon
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Three of the Quad Cities’ most established running events are gearing up for a busy summer and fall, beginning with the long‑running Firecracker Run on July 4 in East Moline. Race director Joe Moreno and Jesse Noriega of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joined Quad Cities Live to highlight the upcoming race lineup. The Firecracker Run marks its 44th year and remains one of the region’s most popular Independence Day traditions. The event includes a 10K, 5K,
Donors Needed for the Quad Cities Pints and Paws Blood Drive
June 30, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. To help save lives while giving back to local humane societies; the American Red Cross has partnered with local humane societies, including QC Paws, the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center, the Humane Society of Scott County and King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, for the Quad Cities Pints and Paws Blood Drive. Scheduled
Fourth of July Safety Tips From the American Red Cross
June 29, 2026 – FOURTH OF JULY The American Red Cross offers these tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe during the upcoming 4th of July holiday:FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public show put on by professionals. Many states outlaw most fireworks, so consider celebrating instead with glow sticks, noise makers or silly string. If you choose to set fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps:Never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a
Following the Raven: Figge Art Museum Presents Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Davenport, Iowa (February 11, 2026) – This winter, the Figge Art Museum presents Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight, an immersive exhibition that brings ancestral storytelling into the present through glass, sound, and light. On view February 14 through August 2, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to step inside an Indigenous creation story that continues to shape how people understand their world, their communities, and themselves. Rooted in Tlingit oral tradition, the exhibition
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
