Davenport’s ultimate free event – Icestravaganza – returns January 12-14, 2024 at the Freight House Farmer’s Market! – Family-friendly fun, outdoor winter event – Beautiful ice carvings on display all three days – Viewable at the Freight House or drive-through sculpture display on Beiderbecke Drive – Sculptures lit with colorful LED lights each night from dusk to 10 p.m. – Theme: Mythical monsters under the sea – Farmers’ Market vendors as well as local beer and food available for purchase from Front Street Brewery & Taproom, The Diner... Read More

German Heritage Center’s annual community open house is Saturday and Sunday January 7th and 8th, 2023. Enjoy free admission to the museum all weekend. See all of their current exhibits and their historic building! Current Exhibitions: *The White Rose: Student Resistance Against Hitler, Munich 1942/43 *Preserving a Dyeing Art: German Blueprint *The German Immigrant Experience Plus a temporary exhibition curated by the St. Ambrose University Museum Studies Exhibitions class, featuring items from our own collection. Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/community-open-house-free-admi/3490340741197854/  Read More

Come join us at our booth at Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island Island, Illinois, January 5-7, 10am-5pm. Learn about Bald Eagles, visit more than 200 informative and vendor booths; watch the Birds of Prey shows; and take the Quad City Audubon Eagle Tours. We will have lots of snow leopard fundraising items to choose from and information about snow leopards. Adults $6; Kids 6-15 $1; Kids under 6 Free. More info? Check this out…  Read More

The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) is proud to host the inaugural National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, Jan. 16 following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Aligned with the national observance, this day aims to foster a collective commitment to racial equity, justice and understanding. Multiple events will be held in line with the observance. The National Day of Racial Healing serves as a catalyst for activities promoting racial healing in homes, schools, businesses and communities nationwide. At WIU, the focus is on creating a more just and equitable... Read More

St. Joe’s Coffeehouse is taking place again Friday January 12th, 6:30-8:30pm at First Lutheran Church in the Parish House, 1600 20th Street, Rock Island. All donations benefit the St. Joseph Evening Meal at the Rock Island Township For more info call Chris at 309 798 3776  Read More

Wayne Newton, Up Close & Personal will be coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Friday, December 15 at 7:30 PM Tickets are on sale now! Recognized and revered around the world, entertainment superstar Wayne Newton is known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” in addition to countless other top hit singles including, “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “At This Moment,” “The Letter,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.” Newton has recorded and released, to date, an astounding 165 albums in his career.  In a volatile,... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Savanna Industrial Park to meet with leaders from the JoCarroll Local Redevelopment Authority and Upper Mississippi River International Port District to discuss proposed developments on the property.    “I’m excited to be working with local leaders to help deliver historic investments to Northwestern Illinois that will create jobs and boost economic development,” said Sorensen. “I look forward to bringing what I’ve learned back to Washington, so these projects can get the support they need to thrive.”    “The Jo-Carroll Local Redevelopment... Read More

MACOMB — Eager to hit the ground running, Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis unveiled his first signing class on Wednesday with five new student-athletes signing their letters of intent to become Leathernecks. All five signees will be part of the Freshmen 2024 class in the fall. Among the first batch of new Leathernecks are three players on the offensive side of the ball as well as a pair of defensive players. The class features student-athletes who prepped in Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. The new class does not lack credentials with multiple All-Conference, All-District, and... Read More

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone is coming to Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 PM Tickets are on sale now. The British Invasion is coming to The Adler Theatre on April 3, 2024 and Something Tells Us You’re Going to Get Into Something Good, making their first ever appearance Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone! Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone legendary career spans over 6 decades, and from the moment they landed on the shores of the United States, they have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s all time Classic Rock... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is highlighting how he and his office worked throughout 2023 to be a good neighbor to Illinoisans, ensure government works for middle-class families, and make Central and Northwestern Illinois more sustainable for the next generation. “This past year, we’ve made a lot of progress in creating strong, healthy, and sustainable communities for the future,” said Sorensen. “It has been my honor to serve Central and Northwestern Illinois as their trusted neighbor in Congress and I look forward to continuing to be a bipartisan voice for all Illinois families.”  WATCH:  SORENSEN,... Read More