Lexi Woodcock

The Corporation for Supportive Housing is a national leader in supportive housing and hosts development programs nationwide. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in New York City, partnered with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to conduct a six-month inaugural training series in Iowa.

On Friday, May 2, Humility Homes hosted a half-day immersion experience in downtown Davenport. “Homelessness in the QC: An Immersion Experience” was from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and started at the group’s emergency shelter at 1016 W 5th Street in Davenport.

On Friday, May 2, members of the student group, Students Supporting Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (SSWGSS), organized a campus walkout during the common hour from 1-2 p.m.

67-year-old Galesburg resident Larry Johnson was once behind bars for marijuana. Now, he's certified in cannabis cultivation and extraction and advocating for federal marijuana legalization through his songwriting.

On March 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. and March 14 from 8:30-10 a.m. at 522 Filmore Street in Davenport, Humility Homes met with local community members in regards to the impact of federal funding on local housing and their services.

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

World Relief Quad Cities, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and Awkaaba Quad Cities tell WVIK the Trump administration's ongoing plans are interfering with their operations.

Black Hawk College partnered with Green Flower, a virtual pot education platform, in 2024 and welcomed its 4th cannabis cohort this week.

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 and The Gray Matters Collective are raising awareness about mental health among local correctional officers.

Rock Island County will soon have its own Fleet Management Department. Located in downtown Rock Island, the service center is set to open by Spring 2025 and will serve all county office vehicles.