Rae Barry
WVIK Reporter- 
                        As the longest government shutdown in US history continues into its second month, food pantries across the Quad Cities are preparing for a surge in need.
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                        MetroLINK’s Centre Station in downtown Moline is open again after months of renovation. The $2.5 million project, funded through the state’s Rebuild Illinois program, includes a redesigned lobby, new HVAC system, updated restrooms, and a Metro Shop cafe.
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                        Western Illinois University Executive Director for Outreach and Quad Cities Operations Audrey Adamson spoke with WVIK News' Rae Barry on the recent partnership between the university and the Moline Coal Valley School District.
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                        Formerly the Quad Cities Senior Olympics, the QC Summer Games are expanding their community competitions to include residents 40 and older.
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                        Quad City Arts awarded almost $150,000 to local artists, non-profits and schools through the 2025 Arts Dollars grant.
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                        The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting an anniversary party and open house on Friday, March 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 630 9th Street.
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                        Ascentra Credit Union donated $18,500 to Quad City non-profit Tapestry Farms on Monday, Feb. 24.
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                        Applications are open until Dec. 20 for the 2024 Illinois Green Ribbon Award, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Green Alliance.
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                        Through support from the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, Putnam Museum is offering guests admission at no cost through Jan. 5.
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                        Moline High School will host its 75th Share Joys fundraiser to help clothe children in need, including the annual costume-themed student donut-eating contest on Dec. 5.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
