Allie Lewis

The Augustana College Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is conducting a research project concerning maternal health experiences and outcomes women have experienced in the Quad Cities area.

One Human Family is holding a Pro-Democracy rally in Davenport on Thursday, February 27th, at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center starting at 6 p.m.

With another cold front sweeping the Quad Cities, local shelters struggle to support unhoused individuals with capacity restrictions.

On Saturday, December 7th, the 9th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k and Kids Fun Run will be held at the LeClaire Civic Center. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the 5K following at 10:00 a.m.

The inaugural Building Futures Career Expo welcomed students in grades 7 through 12 from over thirty schools across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The fair was held at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island on November 19, during the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Augustana College with a $1.2 million grant to be used for research and development projects to help prepare students wanting to enter mathematics and science teaching careers.

The Quad Cities YWCA is holding an open house on Tuesday, November 12th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to unveil their new facility at 513 17th Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

Moline High School is hosting a Fall Classic Special Olympics basketball tournament on Saturday, November 2nd from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wharton Field House.

The Silvis Public Library in Silvis, Illinois, is holding a local authors fair on Saturday, November 2nd. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its 9th annual “Not So Scary” Halloween walk throughout its gardens. This event will take place on Friday, October 25th, Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 17th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. all three days.