Seeking fun events in the Quad-Cities? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Summer outdoor concerts and more start kicking off this weekend and you can get all the details in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

First off, I’d like to say this week is my birthday, and because of that, I’m giving myself and all of us, really, the gift that keeps on giving, mostly because it’s posted on the internet and the internet never forgets. No, not a nude picture, but an entertainment column. (I said GIFT, not curse.) Recently, Rolling Stone magazine slapped out another issue counting down the top 500 songs of all time.  (Oddly enough, “Happy Birthday” was not among them.) Yes, yes, it was another transparent attempt to get people like me to write about it and give them more publicity, and darn it if I’m... Read More

Davenport Community Schools had a couple of outstanding performances at State Track: Greta Brus from North High School placed 3rd in Girls Shot Put. She threw 39-04.75. Idris Thomas from West High School placed 4th in the Boys High Jump. He jumped 6-09.00.  Read More

Summer outdoor concerts and more start kicking off this weekend and you can get all the details in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Other Episodes May 16, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – May 16th, 2024 Tropical Fish swim into town, along with Gavin DeGraw, Alabama, and more, in this week's Weekend! ... Read More

Phins up Quad City Parrot Head Club members! Our May 31, 2023 social will be at the fabulous Gypsy Highway Great drinks, American & Thia food, 6 to 9PMish. Talented club favorite Pat Foley will perform all the great songs he does so well. Put your dancing shoes on and dance to Pat’s danceable tunes. Our charity is @Hand in Hand. In addition to cash the need; glue, glue sticks, tempera paint, paint brushes, construction paper, crayons, color pencils, markers. Also archery equipment, fishing equipment – adult, fishing poles, hooks, line & outside balls/play items. Come social... Read More

MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Environmental Science: Large River Ecosystems program is working with the city of Moline to study the concentration of phosphorus in the Rock River. “This is a proactive effort to determine how pending regulatory changes might affect the South Slope Sewage Treatment Plant,” said WIU Environmental Science Director Roger Viadero. The project will consist of student-led groups testing water for basic quality parameters, in addition to nutrients and chlorophyll, which can be an indicator of elevated phosphorus in water. This... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the bill before the House which if passed, avoids a default on our national debt.   WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)   WHAT:   To discuss the bill before the House which if passed, avoids a default on our national debt.   WHEN:   Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:30 PM CT   WHERE:   Virtual Press Conference on Zoom  Read More

In the wake of the tragic apartment collapse that occurred in our beloved hometown of Downtown Davenport this past Sunday, Cookies & Dreams is stepping up to provide support & relief to the affected residents. We are proud to announce the launch of our special edition Davenport Disaster Relief Box, a collection of our favorite Midwest, hometown, homegrown cookie flavors. The devastating incident has left hundreds of residents without homes & our hearts go out to the individuals & families affected by this tragedy. As part of the community, we recognize the immediate need for assistance... Read More

Students from Davenport’s Buchanan Elementary participated in a Unified Bowling event sponsored by the Special Olympics on Tuesday May 23rd.  Students with and without disabilities partnered for a fun morning of bowling at Leisure Lanes.  Miss. Brockhouse’s students had a blast and are looking forward to the next Unified event!  Read More

Biblio Publishing has released The Yank Striker: A Footballer’s Beginning, a new sports drama and the first in a book series by author Jason Liegois. The book is currently available in paperback format through Amazon and Biblio’s website, and will be released in ebook format within the next couple months. The book tells the story of Daniel John “DJ” Ryan, a high school senior from the Dallas area making plans for life after graduation. As a high school all-American wide receiver, he sees that future as joining the Hamilton State University Copperheads, coached by his national... Read More