Community

76 students from five nations were brought to the campus of Augustana College to participate in an 8-day program in partnership with the National Hispanic Institute. The event is designed to teach the students leadership through a hands-on mock legislative session.

The Niabi Zoo is collaborating with the Wildlife Confiscation Network to rehome exotic animals that are found entering the U.S. or in illegal possession.

In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla dives into the exciting festivities lined up for the Fourth of July celebrations across the Quad Cities.

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Director of Housing Initiatives Ron Monahan speaks with WVIK News about a new partnership between the foundation and Muscatine Center for Social Action. A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is funding this pilot program to help Jefferson Elementary School families find stable housing.

Economic Growth Corporation President and CEO Brian Hollenback discusses the tax credits and what the century-old school redevelopment into housing will bring to the city of Aledo.

The Scott County Humane Society is taking in 70 cats turned in by a local resident who can no longer care for them. Development Manager Celina Rippel told WVIK's Brady Johnson it's one of the non-profit's largest pet acquisitions from a single home

The Cities - 6/14/25

This week's episode explores the much-anticipated new exhibit, "Sacred Places," opening on June 15. This interactive experience invites visitors to explore various sacred sites from multiple world religions, offering a unique perspective on the human connection to spiritual spaces.

LivWell Partner Relations Director Erica Schroeder-Cerda speaks with WVIK News about the organization's services and its plans to assist the community after the Center for Active Seniors Inc. had to cut its Jane's Place Adult Day Services and community-based senior advocacy program due to budget shortfalls.

YWCA Quad Cities Director of Marketing and Communications Jenna Panicucci discusses the resources and information offered at the fair to all mothers in the greater Quad Cities area. The BIPOC Maternal Health Fair is happening Saturday, June 14th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the YWCA located at 513 17th Street, Rock Island.