BETTENDORF and RIVERDALE, IOWA – March 3, 2023 – Just in time for warmer weather, the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) from Duck Creek to Bellingham Road in Riverdale, Iowa is back open to all users. The MRT closed in November 2022 so that MidAmerican Energy could complete an infrastructure improvement project. Crews removed all barricades this morning.  Read More

Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but attendees can also... Read More

At Davenport Public Library, join us the third Wednesday of the month, March-May, from 5:30-7:30p at | Eastern for a Death Cafe. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. All are welcome to attend any/all sessions and can participate as much as they are comfortable. For additional information, visit the Death Cafe website at https://deathcafe.com/ or the Local Death Cafe Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/QCDeathCafe For more information about this event, please... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 8, 2023 – He represents the 2nd Ward in the City of Bettendorf. Now, Council Member Scott Naumann is going to represent the Mississippi Valley in the State of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Naumann to the Iowa Workforce Development Board, which “oversees the development and implementation of the state workforce development plan” and “ensures that state workforce regions have the resources to support employment programs across the state,” according to the Iowa Workforce Development Board’s website – www.iowawdb.gov “As I talk to business leaders... Read More

Get your skate on this spring break at The River’s Edge!  Davenport Parks and Recreation has added a few more Public Skate hours this week! Admission is $5.50 and skate rental is $3.50.  Read More

IowaWORKS will host its second private reverse hiring event for the Quad City Steamwheelers. The event will be held on Monday, March 13 from 11 am until 1 pm at the IowaWORKS job center – 1801A E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. The private hiring event will allow for employers to interview players in hopes of securing long-term employment. “Our hope is to find employment that revolves around the players’ practice and game schedule,” Cory Ross, Steamwheeler head coach, said. “The community has been supportive of the team. Helping with employment secures the... Read More

Ready for some cuteness? Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Myah! Meet Myah! This gorgeous girl is ready to meet her furever family! She... Read More

Who doesn’t need a little fun in their lives? Need some fun in your life? Looking for fun this week in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and throughout the region? You need to check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around... Read More

The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island hosts a stand up comedy show with headliner Marz Timms from Chicago TONIGHT.  It will also feature fellow Chicago comedian Matty Robinson and two local comics, Luke Swanson and Austin Ingels.  Doors open at 6 and the show begins at 7 pm.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show.  Marz Timms is an internationally known actor/comedian who plays the character Van Howard on the NETFLIX original series “EASY” seasons 1 & 2. You also can see him in Season 3 of the HBOMax comedy “SOUTH SIDE”. Marz voices the character Jax in... Read More

Quad-Cities born-and-raised filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are returning to the area to screen their new film, “65,” starring Adam Driver! The pair sent the following email today: “Our latest film “65” starring Adam Driver will be released worldwide this week! The film takes place 65 million years ago in the age of dinosaurs, and we’d love for you to see it on the biggest screen possible. We’ll be coming back to Iowa to host a few in-person events in the next few days and hope to see you there. Full details below.” Davenport Introduction by Filmmakers Beck... Read More