AKWAABA QC will host its 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Moline, featuring cultural performances and keynote speaker State Sen. Mike Halpin to raise funds for local immigrant and refugee resources.
Community members are encouraged to support Operation Santa, a statewide effort providing holiday gifts to children in foster, adoptive and kinship families. It costs $50 per child to help provide two wants and two needs for Christmas.
The Catfish Jazz Society is celebrating its historic recognition as the first organization to win the prestigious Bix Lives Award ahead of its accessible monthly jam session this Sunday at Davenport's Columbus Club.
The Carl Sandburg College student organization Men of Distinction will host its annual Veterans Day program next week to present a lifetime-of-service tribute to pioneering local veteran and community leader Lomac Payton.
Quad City Arts is gearing up for the 41st annual Festival of Trees, returning to the RiverCenter from Nov. 21-29. The annual balloon parade is the event launch happening at 10 a.m. Nov. 21.
Plexaderm reduces the appearances of bags and wrinkles, particularly around the eye area. It takes effect within 10 minutes. Customers can now order a trial pack for only $14.95 with free shipping.
Quad City Animal Welfare Center is excited to introduce Goldie, a beautiful 7-year-old spayed pit bull that is looking for a forever home during "Adopt a Senior Pet Month" throughout November.
Dr. Rafat Padaria of Cardiovascular Medicine, PC is hosting the 5th annual Women in Cardiology workshop on Dec. 8 to provide female high school students with free, hands-on clinical learning and mentorship from local healthcare professionals.
A beneficiary designation is a direct contract between a person and a financial institution. After death, the institution distributes the asset directly to the person named on that form, completely bypassing probate and ignoring any conflicting instructions in a last will and testament.
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is inviting the community to participate in a holiday-themed trivia fundraiser on Nov. 7 and a Parent Learning Series designed to support individuals with disabilities and their families set for Nov. 12.
The annual film series will host a free Sneak Peek event on Nov. 15 featuring community environmental exhibits, exclusive trailers for the 2027 season, and a screening of the documentary "Every Little Thing" followed by a live virtual Q&A with the director.
Robert R. Jones Public Library in Coal Valley is offering a full lineup of library programming for kids, teens and adults throughout the month—including a special event on Nov. 12 at the Putnam.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island has become the first hospital in the Quad Cities to earn Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, recognizing its commitment to comprehensive heart failure care.
The Haunted Fairgrounds concludes its season this weekend at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds offering an overhauled 20,000-square-foot indoor horror experience, unique transit elements, and seasonal hospitality.
Covenant House will host its annual Soiree on Nov. 6 at the Waterfront Convention Center, raising funds to support its faith-based residential and mentorship programs.
Social Security benefits can be affected by taxes, divorce, the loss of a spouse and other life events, making it important for retirees and pre-retirees to understand their options.
The Potter’s House will celebrate its new downtown LeClaire location with a grand opening event featuring food, live music, giveaways, local artists and hand-painted pottery imported from Poland.
Birth to Five Region 47 nonprofit is part of a statewide organization called Birth to Five Illinois. Learn the latest about the important work the agency provides to our community.
A new online platform allows users to discover, rate and map Halloween and holiday light displays while helping decorators share their creations with the community.
Estes Construction truly believes in the mission of First Tee—Quad Cities and how it makes a huge impact in youth lives in building up character, confidence, and resilience among program participants.
The annual blanket and coat drive at KWQC-TV6 was held Oct. 23 and the totals collected by Bettendorf Rotary and the Salvation Army are announced. Both agencies are still collecting new coats and new along with gently-used blankets and sleeping bags.
A free community workshop Nov. 14 at Black Hawk College will provide information and resources on the emotional, legal and financial aspects of separation and divorce.
Corridor Ketamine is expanding into the Quad Cities, offering ketamine therapy and Spravato treatment options for individuals with treatment-resistant depression while accepting new patients and referrals.
ClearWealth is encouraging viewers to plan for their lifetime tax bill rather than a single tax year, offering fee‑only guidance, a free consultation and two educational email courses.
A Halloween-week collaboration will combine local history, themed food and drinks, and an immersive Victorian-style séance experience during the "Beyond the Crimson Veil" pop-up event Oct. 27-31 at The Half Nelson in downtown Davenport.
Alternating Currents has opened submissions for its 2027 festival, inviting artists, performers and creators of all kinds to apply through Dec. 31, 2026.
QC Paws stops by QCL to introduce a 9-week old kitten named Jake who is ready for adoption. The shelter is also offering greatly-reduced adoption rates through the month of October.
The Rock Island Public Library Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $36,205 to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back to Rock Island County, providing free monthly books to nearly 8,500 children.
Explore Savanna shares all the fun that can be found in the scenic, Mississippi river town during October—including Havencrest tours, historic ghost tours, a Jeep retreat and a "Boo Bash".
Midwest Window Company is highlighting its solid‑core composite triple‑pane windows, designed for durability, energy efficiency and noise reduction, alongside an October promotion offering 15% off and 12 months of no‑interest financing.
Essential Health Direct Primary Care offers pediatric and adult patients personalized, evidence‑based care through a flat‑rate membership model that includes extended visits, in‑house pharmacy services and on‑site lab testing.
To help viewers understand when to consider claiming benefits, Heidi Huiskamp Collins of Huiskamp Collins Investments LLC, joins Quad Cities Live for a segment focused that issue.
Performance Foodservice guides viewers through some of the Quad Cities’ most delicious eating establishments while highlighting the special menu offerings offered at each stop. This segment features Cisco's Mexican Bar and Grill 2 located in Bettendorf.
The Davenport tailgate hosted by Ohl Strong set for Oct. 24 turns community spirit into a powerful force for pancreatic cancer awareness. This year, Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support and Awareness Organization is hosting at the Starlight Ballroom at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
Parker Audiology is highlighting the importance of long-term hearing care, new AI‑powered hearing aid technology and Dr. Molly Parker’s 29 years of experience serving more than 5,500 patients.
King's Harvest Pet Rescue features a 10-month old sweetie named Willie looking for a forever home. The shelter is also seeking socialization volunteers to spend time with homeless animals during the upcoming season where adoptions slow down.
Don's Jewelry in Clinton, Iowa, is celebrating nearly 70 years of local service by combining traditional family-owned care with modern offerings like on-site custom jewelry software and lab-grown diamonds.
Davenport-based contractor 242 Home Improvement has expanded its traditional remodeling and deck-building operations to offer comprehensive HVAC and home automation services, backed by a new monthly maintenance subscription program and a seasonal furnace inspection giveaway.
Back from the Dead returns to Rock Island on Oct. 24 with Halloween‑themed activities across 19 locations, free trolley rides, a new Monster Mission game and special experiences from Skellington Manor Event Center.
