Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits are honoring Home Runs for Life recipient Addy Hosette, 10, of Charlotte, Iowa. Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have been partnering since 2016 to recognize the success stories of Genesis physical therapy and rehabilitation patients. Friday, September 9, at the end of the 1 st inning at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, Iowa the team will honor Addy. The game starts at 6:30 p.m., and Addy will be honored during an on-the-field ceremony by the players from both teams. In addition, a video about Addy will play on the video board during... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will continue her final Heartland Tour, visiting Moline and Galesburg today to hold two Cheri on Shifts. Each year during the August District Work Period, Congresswoman Bustos travels across Northwest and Central Illinois to visit every corner of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. During this year’s tour, Bustos will make stops in Rockford, Freeport, Morrison, Moline, Galesburg and Peoria. During her Cheri on Shifts today, Congresswoman Bustos will be an Airfield Inspector at the Quad Cities International Airport and help replace a lead service line in... Read More

Lots of live music, theater, farmer’s markets and BBQ in this week’s Weekend! Other Episodes April 25, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – April 25th, 2024 Get your hot burgers, your cool reptiles, and some great comedy and music in this week's Weekend! Listen ... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a longtime champion for increasing telehealth availability, voted to pass the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act – bipartisan legislation to ensure that Medicare patients can continue to access telehealth services beyond the current public health emergency. The White House has announced its support for the legislation through a Statement of Administration Policy. “Every American deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care – no matter where they live,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Today, we passed bipartisan legislation that will allow... Read More

DUANE BETTS will rock Davenport’s The Raccoon Motel stage on Saturday, September 10 at 6:00pm! Doors open at 5pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel/events/duane-betts-47828?fs=e&s=cl  Read More

A special bowling night for youth and adult special needs folks is rolling down the lanes at Big River Bowling, 2902 Kimberly Road, Davenport, at 6 p.m. TONIGHT! Youth & Adult Special Needs extra Bowling trainings and a fun night out with friends, families and coaches from a Special Olympic team, Scott County Masters. Games are $3 with shoes, $2. If you need a ball or shoes come a few minutes early. Find out more about the youth and adult special needs bowling here.  Read More

Viking Cruise Lines are launching new destination-focused travel experiences on the Mississippi River, with its first 386-guests custom vessel, Viking Mississippi.  Its maiden voyage for passengers begins in St. Paul on September 3 and Viking’s first stop in the Quad Cities will be on Wednesday, September 7 at River Heritage Park, Davenport. The public is invited to welcome the first Viking passengers to the Quad Cities.  An opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting will take place before the passengers disembark on the red carpet to board the buses for their shore excursions. Adding Viking’s... Read More

The Creation Studio at the Bettendorf Public Library is meant to be hub for creative exploration. On Saturday, September 17th at 1:00 PM the Bettendorf Public Library will offer community members a hands-on exploration of fiber arts. Creation Studio Workshop: Beginning Knitting is a limited sized class open to teens through adults. Registration is required for this free workshop and can be made at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6850135 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. The workshop will be held in the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning... Read More

The September “First Wednesday” art program at Western Illinois University will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery. The event is open free to all ages, and welcomes visitors from campus and the surrounding community/region. First Wednesday has relied on numerous donations of materials from businesses like Blick Art Materials in Galesburg, IL, and through monetary support from the Performing Arts Society (PAS). Garwood Hall Activities • Monotypes – Professor Bill Howard, Garwood 12 (first floor) • Embellish... Read More

You can’t fight this feeling! Come sail away to the Vibrant Arena at The Mark of the Quad Cities TONIGHT! REO Speedwagon and Styx with special guest Loverboy are coming to the Vibrant Arena (1201 River Dr Moline) tonight at 6:45 p.m.! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at the Vibrant Arena Box Office, TicketMaster Phone Center at (800) 745-3000 or online at TicketMaster.com. These three bands have a rich shared history, both on the road and in the studio. All ages require a ticket. NO BAG POLICY: Bags will no longer be permitted in the arena with the exception of a small 5 x 7 clutch purse... Read More