Congratulations  to the Davenport Sudlow yearbook staff for receiving a third-place finish at the 2022 Lifetouch National School Studios Yearbook Showcase Contest! The publications were sorted into four divisions: high schools with more than 1,000 students enrolled, high schools with fewer than 1,000 students enrolled, middle schools/junior high schools, and elementary schools. Yearbooks were evaluated on the following criteria: theme/theme development, design, continuity, photography, writing, creativity, content, and coverage. “The books reflect hours of hard work by the staffs and advisers,”... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the exhibit opening of Plants of the World: People Behind the Plants on Friday, May 26, 2023. This new, unique exhibit honors the personal stories told by Quad Citizens from around the world who now call the Quad Cities their home. The Sun Garden is home to several different species of plants that can be found all over the world, some of which bring back fond and wonderful memories for the featured storytellers. Travel through the Sun Garden and learn about their personal connections to plants in our collection such as the banana, papaya, cacao,... Read More

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, 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. So what’s on the Fun10... Read More

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… Albie! Introducing Albie! Albie is ready and eager to jump into his furever home! Albie is an energetic... Read More

If you are traveling on Memorial Day, expect some short delays near the TBK Bank Sports Complex. On Monday, May 29th starting at 7am, the Quad Cities Running Festival supporting Live Fit With Lupus begins at the TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competitive Drive, and will use a portion of Forest Grove Drive for a short period of time. On Forest Grove Drive from Devils Glen Road to Friendship Path, east and west traffic will be alternating. Officers and volunteers will be in the area directing traffic. Please use caution and patience when traveling in this area.  Read More

Senior Decision Day at Davenport West High School took place on May 5th. The following West students completed at least 7 activities on the “Senior 7” to prepare for their futures! Congratulations to these students who have spent time preparing for their future plans. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!  Read More

Looking for some fun things to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Welcome to your three-day-weekend! Find out a lot of the fun things going on in and around the Quad-Cities in the latest Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

The following column is from Sean Leary’s latest book, Sean Leary’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 9: Not A Fit For Print, available on Amazon.com. Recently, I discovered a show that features some of the biggest dawdlers, layabouts and goldbrickers I’ve ever seen in the history of TV. A show geared toward kids. A show that may be poisoning the work ethic of this country’s youth and undermining our competitiveness in the world economy. That show? “Wonder Pets.” I recently became a father, and as such, I’ve started to acquaint myself with kids’ programming. Little... Read More

Welcome to your three-day-weekend! Find out a lot of the fun things going on in and around the Quad-Cities in the latest 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

Four former Buffalo Elementary students worked hard during their welding class at West High School under their instructor Andi Zinn, to create two custom bike racks for Buffalo students! Last week, these students personally delivered them to the school! This project was inspired by the welding groups’ bike rack projects in Downtown Davenport! Pictured: Brian Guenther, Zaiden Zoeckler, Trent Kopp, Ryan Ridenour. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More