WORDS & PICTURES Beth Payne & Erik Reader Jodie Kavensky was inspired to create public awareness, promote early detection, and support research for ovarian cancer after losing her mother, Norma and her Aunt Leah to ovarian cancer. “I couldn’t save their lives,...
WORDS & PICTURES Erik Reader Quietly perched in an unassuming third floor office in the Safety Building at 1800 3rd Avenue in downtown Rock Island sit two men overseeing four foundations that have had a philanthropic impact locally and throughout the region...
WORDS & PICTURES Erik Reader The fast success of the bridal and formalwear shop has led to a recent expansion of its storefront and exponential growth of the business. "I set the bar too high sometimes," exclaims Sheleigh Martin, owner of Celebrate. No,...
WORDS & PICTURES Downtown Rock Island Partnership The Shoppes on 2nd is a retail incubator located a 1700 2nd Ave. in downtown Rock Island. Many communities have created retail “incubators” as a means of nurturing new businesses, affording them the opportunity to...
By: Melanie Hansen This post was originally featured on The Ugly Iowan and is published with the permission of the author. “It’s the most unique fest going on in the QCA with a very left of center, diverse line-up… not aimed to...
Join your friends at Schwiebert Riverfront Park for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation - Thursday Night Groove! 6:00 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island, Bent River Brewing Company & Rock Island Parks and Recreation Concessions Serving 6:30 Dance...
Join your friends at Schwiebert Riverfront Park for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation - Thursday Night Groove! 6:00 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island, Bent River Brewing Company & Rock Island Parks and Recreation Concessions Serving 6:30 Dance...
Join your friends at Schwiebert Riverfront Park for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation - Thursday Night Groove! 6:00 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island, Bent River Brewing Company & Rock Island Parks and Recreation Concessions Serving 6:30 Dance...
Join your friends at Schwiebert Riverfront Park for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation - Thursday Night Groove! 6:00 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island, Bent River Brewing Company & Rock Island Parks and Recreation Concessions Serving 6:30 Dance...
Join your friends at Schwiebert Riverfront Park for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation - Thursday Night Groove! 6:00 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island, Bent River Brewing Company & Rock Island Parks and Recreation Concessions Serving 6:30 Dance...