Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to become a Youth Sports League Sponsor. With options starting at $2,000 for the sponsorship of one sport/league, or... Read More

Blue Monday, ZZ Top, Dinosaur Adventures and more roar into this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! Other Episodes May 3, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – May 2nd, 2024 Lots of community wide garage sales and yard sales are going on in Colona, Silvis, and other parts just outside the Q-Cs area, as well as fun local events as the... Read More

Dinosaur Adventure ROARS into the Quad Cities! One weekend only! April 15-16 at the QCCA EXPO CENTER in Rock Island, IL Tickets are limited! Get yours before sales go extinct! https://www.dinosauradventure.com/quadcities/ Travel back 65 million years and encounter your favorite dinosaurs up close! Become an archaeologist and dig for ancient dinosaur fossils, race your friends in Jurassic Jeeps, mine for rare gemstones, jump around on our inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet velociraptors, and more!  Read More

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to listing of... Read More

A huge congratulations to Davenport Community School District’s incredible high school teams who participated in the Eastern Iowa High School Battle of the Books alongside teams from neighboring districts! With a total of 12 captivating books and 60 challenging questions, they demonstrated their dedication to literature and their commitment to excellence.  Read More

Registration is officially open for the 2024 Little Bulldog Show Choir Camp!!! Registration link https://bit.ly/24ShowChoirCamp. All payments must be turned in to the activities office. You can find more information at https://www.bettmusicdepartment.com/  Read More

The Solar Eclipse was a “totally” awesome experience for Rock Island school students yesterday! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rock Island Public Library for donating 1895 solar eclipse glasses to the district! Students and staff across the district immersed themselves in this celestial event, from using their eclipse glasses to witness the view, to engaging in activities to create their own artistic representation of the solar eclipse, to creative lessons that explained what a solar eclipse is.  Read More

QC Restaurant Week will put a spring in your step on April 8-14! Celebrating the spring season, this popular restaurant promotion is poised to bring much-deserved love and business to our local restaurants and our neighbors who run them. Visit our website down below! https://qcrestaurantweek.com/  Read More

Get your ECLIPSE on at Rock Island’s The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More

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… Aquarius! Don’t miss your chance to bring home this bundle of joy during our Total Eclipse of the Heart Waived Adult Animal Adoption Fee Event on Monday,... Read More