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
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 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
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
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 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, 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
