Tuba Skinny will headline this year’s Heights of the Era music festival in The Village of East Davenport’s Lindsay Park on July 28! For over a decade Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They’ve attracted a wide variety of fans- young and old, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts- with the strength of their musicianship and the scope of their jazz and American roots music catalog. The band  is composed by Shaye Cohn (Cornet), Barnabus Jones (Trombone), Todd Burdick (Tuba), Craig Flory (Clarinet), Gregory Sherman (Guitar and Vocals),... Read More

The first day of school for the RIMSD#41 2023-2024 school year is August 3rd, 2023. Starting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, parents can log into Skyward Family Access and use the Registration tile to complete registration. This year all parents/guardians MUST provide proof of residency. Families have until June 2nd to do so. After June 2nd, families will need to come to the in-person registration days to provide proof of residency. In-person Registration Days July 19th & July 20th 11:00 am – 7:00 pm The Camden Centre, 2701 1st St E, Milan, IL New Students If you are unsure of what... Read More

MUSCATINE – Climate is changing and demands for energy keep rising. Since October 2022, a group of local citizens have been meeting and planning for an organization to shine a light on a clean, bright future. Today they launched the Muscatine County Energy District, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of energy solutions specific to the needs of Muscatine County. The new organization envisions a community powered by sustainable, renewable energy used efficiently which will contribute to a vibrant economy and stable climate. Its mission is to implement that vision through... Read More

The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health clinic to serve our community in late 2023 & to meet the growing mental health needs of the Quad Cities and our larger region. Today Vera French announced its purchase and renovation of the first three floors of the tower at 852 Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa. The location also provides for easy access to I-74. Vera French has proudly served as an independent community mental health center (CMHC) for a five county region including the Quad Cities over the last 74 years. “It... Read More

Join us for our 67th Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series! 5:00 – Hy-Vee Grille & Rock Island Parks Concessions 7:00-9:00 – Concert July 18 The Tailfins July 25 Josh Duffee Orchestra August 1 The Night People August 8 RAIN DATE Sponsors: Friendship Manor Rock Island HyVee Rock Island Parks & Recreation Health Alliance Learn more: CONCERT SERIES  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University has named Zach Messersmith director of Governmental Relations, effective Aug. 1. “I am humbled and honored to join Western Illinois University,” said Messersmith. “Western is a special institution providing academic excellence and extraordinary educational opportunities. As the Director of Government Relations, I will use my knowledge and experience to connect elected officials with the WIU community. I look forward to contributing to Western’s vibrant and thriving culture. Messersmith graduated from Illinois... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Beginning Monday, July 24, Tayler Onion will join Western Illinois University Athletics as the assistant athletic director for development. Prior to coming to WIU, Onion had been the head of curriculum development for Game Plan in Tampa, FL, since January 2022. She has also served as an assistant director for Student-Athlete Enhancement for the University of South Florida from 2017-21; and the athletic academic advisor/DAWG coordinator for Southern Illinois University from 2016-17. “I am excited to welcome Tayler to our Alumni and Development team,” said WIU Foundation... Read More

Online registration is currently open for the new and returning families of the Davenport Community School District! This system allows for easy upload of required documents, simple verification of current information for returning students, and offers quick links upon submission for paying fees, school meals, and other helpful topics. Please note that online registration is required for every student. Online Registration Support staff will begin on Wednesday, July 5th and are available through Monday, July 31st. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.... Read More

Orchestra Polyphonia will play at 7 p.m. tonight at LeClaire Park in Davenport. LeClaire Park Bandshell, Davenport Riverfront Start Time: 7:00pm Tickets: FREE Artist: Polyphonia Orchestra (from Reunion, France) 54-piece orchestra “Polyphonia” from the French island of Réunion consists entirely of musicians under 20. Together, they play traditional tunes as well as Latino and French songs. Sponsors / Co-producers: Common Chord, Celebration River Cruises, Riverfront Improvement Commission, City of Davenport  Read More

Summer Concerts take place in Stephens Square Park outside the East end of the Moline Township Activity Center.  The bands play from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and you can get something to eat in the M.A.C. dining room from 5:00 pm until the food is gone. We will be serving brats, hot dogs, sloppy joe’s, chips, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Once the music begins, we will be selling popcorn, soda, and bottled water outside in the park. Parking is available across 18th Street in the Moline Township parking lot (next to Amerifile), Bethany’s parking lot, the old Dispatch parking lot located at... Read More