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Rock Island Students Recognized at MLK Celebration
Sean Leary Education
On Monday, January 17, the 39th Annual Memorial Service and Awards Celebration were held virtually. The celebration is held every year to honor the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rock...
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Are You A Young Filmmaker? Fresh Films Is Looking For Illinois Filmmakers For New Project!
Sean Leary Education
We've extended the deadline for our next film project to February 1st so your students can make movies with Fresh Films every Thursday starting February 3rd! Teens who join the Fresh Films Weekly...
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'The Little Mermaid' Swimming Into Rock Island's Augustana College
Sean Leary Entertainment
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities will proudly present “The Little Mermaid JR.” on the Augustana College campus for two weekends this January. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and...
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Rock Island Schools Orchestra Teachers Invited to Play at All-State Music Festival
Sean Leary Education
In one week, several RIMSD#41 students will be performing at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State conference. Back in November 2021, 11 Rock Island High School Students were...
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Winter Beekeeping Class Series for Beginners at Nahant Marsh
Sean Leary Business
Discover the world of beekeeping and learn everything you need to get started on this fascinating hobby. Participants will learn how to assemble a hive, how to care for the hive, and how to harvest...
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Western Illinois University Virtual Career Fair for Education Students & Alumni TODAY!
Sean Leary Education
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University will host a virtual career fair for WIU students and alumni interested in working in the education field from noon-4 p.m. Friday, Jan....
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Davenport Community School District Removes All Masking Requirements For Students And Staff
Sean Leary Davenport
Tuesday, January 25, 2022, A Federal court decision ruled that a statewide injunction against the Iowa Mask Ban was a broader action than necessary. The case will now go back to the District Court...
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Searching For Love Before Valentine's Day? Here's Where You Can Find It...
Sean Leary Comedy
It's almost Valentine's Day, which means that those of you in a relationship are blissfully sweating it out with the pressure inherent of being forced to prove the enormity of your love through...
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BREAKING: Illinois Covid Cases Spike Back Up, New Variant Hits U.S.; What Happens Next?
Sean Leary COVID-19
BREAKING NEWS: Well, perhaps we spoke too soon on covid being over. Illinois cases spiked back up today almost 60 percent over yesterday, a new worldwide variant -- the stealth omicron -- has been...
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SUYP Has the Last Laugh February 5!
Tristan Tapscott Comedy
A celebration of SUYP's 7 year history in one final, amazing, hilarious event! After 7 years of bringing nerdy and dirty hilarity to the Quad Cities and beyond, the SUYP Comedy Troupe is closing the...
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The Odd Couple Hits Playcrafters Stage February 18!
Tristan Tapscott Comedy
Playcrafters Barn Theatre is excited to be presenting “The Odd Couple,” running February 18-20 & 25-27, Friday & Saturday 7:30PM and Sunday at 3PM. Tickets are only $15 ($13...
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Richmond Hill Auditions Slated for February 5 and 6
Tristan Tapscott Auditions
Richmond Hill Players will hold audition for 3 different shows on Saturday, February 5 & Sunday, February 6 - 1:00pm-3:00pm For more details: rhplayers.com/auditions
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Quad Cities Podcasts

Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – January 27th, 2022
Weekend in 2 Minutes
Circa '21's great new play, some live music, some art, some yoga, and more is in this week's... Read More

Helping Others Survive the Suck w/ Ryan Nesbit
Surviving the Suck
We are edging the end of season 2 and I know many of you are -- dare I say -- in the suck. Don't... Read More

8 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness Wake Up Call
Good Morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness... Read More
Serenade with Sunday Concerts
Serenade with Sunday Concerts
Michael Wahlmann presents classical music on Sunday evening, including local concerts from the Quad... Read More

Episode 103 – IT Pt. 6 – "Picked Up to Death” Mature Content
Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick... Read More

EPISODE 298: QUEST FOR QUINTANA ROO
ATARI BYTES
The Moon God gets a bad rap. Sure, in QUEST FOR QUINTANA ROO, the 1984 game from Sunrise... Read More
Charlie's Music Shop
Charlie's Music Shop
Charlie's Music Shop is an old-time radio program hosted by Charlie McMullen and featuring popular... Read More

RME Radio Hour
RME Radio Hour
Ben Schwind presents an hour of the finest blues and roots music selections from the RME library.

Jesse Damon of Silent Rage - Part II
The Nothing Shocking Podcast
Welcome to The Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 Reboot episode 87, on this episode our guest is Jesse... Read More
Saturday Morning Live!
Saturday Morning Live!
Don Wooten and a cavalcade of guests kill an hour in a very unceremonious way.

Salt Exacts a Price
River Way Stories
"Salt Exacts a Price" read by Robert Dunn

The Cities - Pgm #1209
The Cities
The Cities - Pgm #1209
Writing an opera
Music 101
Mindy Heusel and Jacob Banks discuss the upcoming debut of his opera Karkinos.

Turkey Notes
Rock Island Lines
This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.

Dan Balz: “Democracy In A Fragile Place Right Now”
Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson
Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz discusses major governmental and political issues... Read More
Flat Tax & School Libraries - Iowa Legislature Opens New Session
Midwest Week
On Midwest Week, the Iowa legislature opens its news session, with taxes and school spending likely... Read More

EPISODE 69: CHUCK BROWN - A HEAD ABOVE THE REST
It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown
In episode 69, we find out just why The Great Pumpkin never came around - he was too disappointed... Read More

The Matrix Resurrections (Full Disclosure) Mature Content
Guilty Pleasures
Download the episode It’s time to go back to The Matrix! Guilty Pleasures is kicking off 2022... Read More
Literacy and the Power of Representation
LOVE Girls: The Podcast
On this episode of Love Girls: The Podcast we are joined by Kayla Babers, Project Manager for the... Read More

Understanding and Coping with Stress
The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast
This month, Occupational Therapist Stephanie Phares joins Ann Garton for a discussion about stress.... Read More

I never thought I would be a journalist...
A Real Piece of Work
Matt and Joy’s next guest, John Lohman, never thought he’d be a journalist and is now the... Read More
BONUS: Ceasarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of Herod
Relevant or Irrelevant
BONUS questions from the 439th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios... Read More

Dealing With Taxes
Living Well
In the latest episode of Living Well, sponsored by LivWell Senior Living Solutions, we talk about... Read More

Zac Tatum Mature Content
The All Sweat Podcast
Al sits down with drummer Zac Tatum to talk about performing on cruise ships.
Rehearsal - A Rehearsal for A Christmas Carol Mature Content
Barely There Theatre
The rehearsal for Barely There Theatre's December play, A Rehearsal for A Christmas Carol.(Yes, A... Read More

Talking Art with Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton
Talking Art
Listen to the conversation here with co-directors Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton about the... Read More

QC Uncut: Rock Island Author Paul Ferguson
QC Uncut
Rock Island author Paul Ferguson talks about his latest novel, "The Tower of Bellwether Moss," as... Read More
Ahead of the Storm - Season 3 Episode 1
Ahead of the Storm
Welcome back to Ahead of the Storm! Your podcast for all things Quad City Storm gets kicked off... Read More

Ep. 47: A Musical That Means Something To Us Mature Content
Double Threat: A Musical Theatre Podcast
In Episode 47, Steph and Megan change their usual show match-up format to bring you one amazingly... Read More

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 26: Pope Francis’ call for sustainability
Catholic Messenger Conversations
Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Social Action Office Director Kent Ferris help us unwrap Pope Francis’... Read More
Up in The Biz: Doodads
Up In The Biz
Doodads isn't just a resale shop, it's a lifestyle shop for people looking for fun, unique, vintage... Read More

Season 2 Trailer | Indiegogo Launch
Meteor City
Following the Season 1 cliffhanger...Bianca Diaz has nothing but questions. With Meteor City... Read More

July 21, 2021
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
This week, Logen Howell and David Meyer discuss the NBA Champs, give their NFC North predictions... Read More
Anxiety and Fear of Failure
How Do You Feel?
In our final episode, Haley Rhoads welcomes Maggie Olson. Maggie, a soon-to-be Psychology graduate... Read More

The Faith Awakens - Episode 50
The Faith Awakens
In the final episode, Fr. Thom & Meg reminisce about their time at St. Ambrose and with the podcast... Read More

Fighting Bee Basketball with Zach Sullivan
From The Bleachers
In the final episode of season three, Logen Howell sits down with St. Ambrose senior basketball... Read More
Cooking Thyme - Korean Beef
Cooking Thyme With Tristan
Korean Beef Serves 4, or 2 with leftovers Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 3 cloves... Read More

Growing up in the Cook's Point barrio
The Great Quad Cities Listen
Artist Irene Terronez and activist Phyllis Terronez discuss their life growing up in Cook's Point,... Read More

Austin’s Sequel
Surviving & Thriving with Savannah Bay
Join Sav and Tristan as they talk with special guest, Austin R. Thompson, about his cancer... Read More
It's A Good Time: Our Favorite Holiday Films
It's a Good Time
Doug, Khalil and Tristan dive into their favorite holiday films and discuss everything from the... Read More

Mutt Minute Episode 4- Black Dog Canine Massage
The Mutt Minute
Season 1, Episode 4. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hssc/support

Catching up with the IACAC during the coronavirus pandemic
True Admissions
W. Kent Barnds discusses college admissions during the coronavirus pandemic with Amy Thompson,... Read More
Shots To The Heart: Episode 4: Spicy Nuggs
Shots To The Heart: Terrible Tales of Dating Disasters
Spicy Nuggs, that's right, Spicy Nuggs, joins us to regale us with a Tinder dating story that's,... Read More

MOBCAST #51 - Condor & Jaybird Mature Content
MOBCAST
Condor & Jaybird is comprised of guitarists/vocalists Connor Lyle and Jeramie Anderson,... Read More

Eventures – The Rise of Skywalker
Eventures with Sean and Jackson
Sean and Jackson give the parents and child's perspective on the latest "Star Wars" film, "The Rise... Read More
Well... It's a Funny Story - Chris Schlichting (8/13/19)
Well... It's A Funny Story
Chris Schlichting returns to our program to regale us with yet another hilariously embarrassing... Read More

'The Gallery Gap' Ep. 20: Magnetic Fields
The Gallery Gap
This is the final episode in a three part series about the National Museum for Women in the Arts... Read More

Pocket Full of Animal Crackers: Tristan & Justin talkin’ Oscars!
Pocket Full of Animal Crackers
Tristan & Justin predict the winners!
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Exclusive Reviews

New “West Side Story” An Emotional, Thrilling, Breathtaking Return to Movie Theater
Jonathan Turner Entertainment
When my wife Betsy and I were married in July 1990, in a Quaker meeting house in Evanston, Ill., we included two Catholic priests in the service (in...
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REVIEW: Supremely Silly New Holiday Musical 'Deck The Halls' is A Fast-Paced Fun Time
Jonathan Turner Davenport
The new Christmas-themed musical at Mockingbird on Main in downtown Davenport is the ultimate stocking stuffer – not a major present in any way,...
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REVIEW: Circa '21's 'Seussical' Is A Wonderfully Colorful Show For The Whole Family
Sean Leary Entertainment
Exploding with vibrant costuming and swirling with clever choreography, Circa ‘21’s enchanting “Seussical” is an absolutely wonderful show...
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Diablo 'Effin Hot' Tacos From Tacobar Are Muy Caliente, Doc Says
Doc Kaalberg Davenport
Diablo "Effin Hot" Carnasada Tacos from Tacobar .The taste outweighed the perfect amount of heat. I'd go to hell for these tacos if they were always...
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REVIEW: Spotlight Theatre Soars in Spectacular Production of “Sound of Music”
Jonathan Turner Entertainment
“The Sound of Music” may seem like an overdone, ancient warhorse – with its 1938 Austrian setting and ruthless, invading Nazis – but classics...
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REVIEW: Energetic, Old-Fashioned “Holiday Inn” at Music Guild a True Gift to be Treasured
Jonathan Turner Theater Reviews
If you close your eyes during the terrific, open-hearted, snarky musical “Holiday Inn,” now at Music Guild in Moline, there is virtually no way...
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Local Quad Cities Columns

Searching For Love Before Valentine's Day? Here's Where You Can Find It...
Sean Leary Comedy
It's almost Valentine's Day, which means that those of you in a relationship are blissfully sweating it out with the...
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Meet Our Latest Illinois Pet Of The Week... Coco!
Sean Leary Milan
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting...
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Peel Back This Banana For This Week's Video You Deserve
Sean Leary Articles
Mondays can be rough. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something...
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Great Live Music, Comedy, And A Car Show In This Week's FUN10
Sean Leary Davenport
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this...
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Putnam Partners Again with MLK Project, Opens New Original Exhibit
Jonathan Turner Davenport
Saturday in the Arts is a weekly feature covering a trend, subject, event or personality of local interest. It runs...
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It's M, M, M, M To The B: The Grimy Story Behind One Of The Biggest Hits On TikTok
Sean Leary Comedy
If you, or a child or friend, is on TikTok, you’ve undeniably heard the following line: “We all know the best...
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Meet Our New Pets Of The Week -- Alaska, Montana, And Denver!
Sean Leary Milan
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting...
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A Little Slice Of Heaven In The Latest Video You Deserve
Sean Leary Articles
Mondays can be rough. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something...
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Business of the Week

Dr. Tuvi Mendel: A Shoulder To Lean On
When it comes to treating and alleviating shoulder pain, patients are finding Dr. Tuvi Mendel a shoulder to lean on. Dr.... Read More
Osaka Is A Godzilla Of Sushi In the Quad-Cities and Muscatine
Looking for a catch of the week that doesn’t involve noodling the flooded Mississippi River? If you’re jonesing for... Read More
Curious About Sci-Fi, Magic, And D&D? Check Out This Dickens Of A Shop
Looking for different dragons to slay than just the ones offering bad pickup lines? A local science-fiction and curio... Read More
Zeke’s Offers Warm Island Fare For Cold Temps
Just off the foreboding paths of Harrison Street, in the wild jungles of a college-student populated strip, and in the midst... Read More
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Featured Attractions

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Food of the Week

Taste Of Ethiopia Is The Quad-Cities’ Jewel Of The Nile, Doc Says
Next to the Mighty Mississippi River sits a hidden gem. Our own little Jewel of the Nile if you will. Taste of Ethiopia... Read More
You Need A Hot Potato On A Cold Day
Can you believe this crap? Snow, record cold, and it’s barely October? Man, I need a vacation,... Read More
You’ll Be Sweet On Radicle’s Strawberries And Cream Beer
You ever wonder what happened to Strawberry Shortcake? You know, Strawberry Shortcake, the cartoon ginger who has had her... Read More
Redband Coffee Is Pretty Damn Close To Perfect
It’s rare in life you find anything perfect, but you’ll come pretty damn close at Redband Coffee. I’ve been to... Read More
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