The Lift Now emergency overnight shelter, which opened last month in downtown Moline, is averaging 49 people each night.

The last entry in this year’s film series (to screen at 3 p.m. in Allaert Auditorium on the St. Ambrose University campus), “Reef Builders” spotlights the inspiring stories of the people behind the Sheba Hope Grows program -- part of one of the world’s largest coral reef restoration programs led by Mars Sustainable Solutions (MSS) -- and the vital role of ocean communities in the move to help restore our planet’s coral reefs.

Amid tariffs, climate change, and economic uncertainty, Illinois farmers and their families can find mental health support from the state’s land-grant institution.

New guest host Tracy Singleton welcomes pianist and QC Arts visiting resident Barron Ryan back to the Quad Cities. Known for blending classical training with contemporary influences — what he calls “classic meets cool” — Barron will spend the week performing in local schools and presenting public programs, including a concert at the TMBC Lincoln Center on Friday, Feb. 27.

Birth to Five, an Illinois statewide agency focusing on early childhood, is making progress in its action plan for Region 49, which covers Rock Island County.

An Augustana College professor is researching remote counseling and sound therapy for individuals with hearing disorders, such as hyperacusis, an increased sensitivity to sounds that people find irritating, annoying, or painful.

Iowa 97th House Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport) is holding a rally this Wednesday, Feb. 18th, to urge passage of a bipartisan bill in Congress that would allow veterans to collect both retirement and disability benefits.

Illinois 94th House Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is supporting a proposal to repeal two laws that constrain law enforcement departments from assisting agents from the Department of Homeland Security.

Violins of Hope Iowa will bring a powerful international cultural initiative to communities across the state through a unique collaborative residency featuring historic instruments connected to Jewish musicians and the Holocaust.

This episode of Wellness Wake Up Call explores the connection between physical activity and cancer risk. Listeners learn how regular movement supports immune health, reduces inflammation, and plays an important role in lowering the risk of developing cancer.