Tryouts for 2023 Bettendorf Baseball Club (BBC) weekend tournament teams at 8-under, 9-under and 10-under are Sunday, June 26 at the Crow Creek Park 4-Plex. The tryout sessions are Noon-2 p.m. for 8-under, 2-4 p.m. for 9-under and 4-6 p.m. for 10-under. The tryouts are conducted by the Bettendorf High School baseball coaching staff and players. Plan to report to the 4-Plex 30 minutes prior to your tryout session. To qualify for any of those teams, players cannot be older than the age listed (8-under, 9-under or 10-under) as of May 1, 2023. Tryouts for the four oldest teams (11-under... Read More

Progress continues to establish a new Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) branch inside the future Two Rivers YMCA facility at 2715 30th Street in Rock Island, including the announcement of an official name. The RIPL Board of Trustees has officially voted to name the future location as the Watts-Midtown Branch. The name was chosen to honor the enduring support shown to the library by the late Lorene Evans Watts, and her son, Eudell Watts, III, as former and current members of the library board. Watts was honored by the Library and the Rock Island Public Library Foundation at their recent Food for... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted to pass the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion and Economic Justice Act – a comprehensive legislative package promoting racial and economic justice in employment, income, wealth, housing and access to credit. “A person’s race should never put the American Dream at further reach. But despite the progress we’ve made, our nation continues to face significant racial disparities in every part of our society,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “We must ensure that every American has access to opportunities to get ahead and stay ahead. That’s why... Read More

One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, superstar Vince Gill, announced today that he will resume touring this summer with a stop in Davenport at the Adler Theatre on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E 3rd St). Tickets are $47.50, $63.50, $73.50 and $93.50. This is the first time Gill has toured with his band since 2019. Featured on the tour will be vocalist Wendy Moten, who has most recently become known for her breathtaking performances on NBC’s The Voice in 2021. Gill, who has been touring... Read More

Did you know the Davenport Public Library has a Makerspace? Drop in to our Open Hours the second and fourth Tuesdays in June, July, and August at Main from 3-5pm to learn more about what we have to offer! Come use our sewing machines, Cricut, learn to make buttons, and more! Second & Fourth Tuesdays: June 14th, 28th July 12th, 26th August 9th, 23rd Learn more, by visiting: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9131488.  Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act, legislation that will authorize crucial investments in America’s ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems and other water resources infrastructure. “Inland waterways like the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are critical to delivering tons of goods to market each year – and they’re essential to bringing goods from our family farmers to the global market,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Today’s bipartisan vote on the Water Resources Development Act is a critical step in... Read More

Brian Thomas, assistant director of Campus Recreation at Western Illinois University, has been named interim director of Campus Recreation, effective June 4. Nick Knowles accepted a job off campus. Thomas was hired as the assistant director in January 2018, and was promoted to associate director in January 2021. In these roles, Thomas has supervised intramural sports and fitness operations, co-supervised the aquatics center, equipment room, front desk, and facility management, as well as represented Campus Recreation at recruitment events. He has also supervised the personal trainers and fitness... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! 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 town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. 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... Read More

The Friends of MLK, Inc. Davenport, IA (FoMLK) are proud to host the 2022 Quad City Juneteenth Festival 11 am – 5 pm Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Lincoln Center – TMBC located at 318 E. 7th St., Davenport, IA. With food and retail vendors, history and information booths, fun-filled games and entertainment for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you will not want to miss. For more information visit us at: https://www.fomlk.com/2021-quad-city-juneteenth-festival  Read More

Food Truck Fight® is making its debut in Downtown Bettendorf on June 18, 2022! Walk, bike, boat, drive… however you get here, we’ll have over a dozen food trucks from all over the region for you to try. With fun activities for the whole family, you can make an entire day of it! How it works: Enter the event via General Admission the day of the event or our presale VIP option. Each truck will have a $3 sample item in addition to their full menu for that day to purchase. Additionally, we’ll have a fully stocked beverage tent. You buy your food & drink, and we’ll provide the entertainment... Read More