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

7th ANNUAL QUAD CITIES CHALK ART FEST hits the sidewalks of Schwiebert Park June 24 and 25! ​In its’ 7th year, Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25, 2022 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a gallery of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting over $120 million in the upcoming federal budget for upgrades to antiquated locks on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.   “I’m proud to request funding for this transformational investment that will help sustain Illinois farmers and workers for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “Increasing efficiency on our state’s waterways will get goods to market faster, strengthen our region’s economy, and support jobs.”   “The full funding of the NESP program is a game changer for Illinois farmers. Ensuring... Read More

The 2023 Tunes in Town Summer Concert Series is back through August 29 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Come to Lincoln Park each week in DeWitt, IA, to enjoy live music, food vendors, and fun for the whole family all summer long. Bring your own cooler, seating and check out the local food trucks & stands available for each event. Check out this year’s lineup: June 20th – Ron Lubbers Entertainment June 27th – The Crooked Cactus Band. AKA Los Nopales Chuecos July 4th – Dance The Night Away Productions Daytime Celebration! July 11th – 10 of Soul July 18th – The Hot Rods with a Car Cruise In July... Read More

The theme for this summer at the Bettendorf Public Library is “Find Your Voice.” On Tuesday, June 20th at 6:30 PM the Library is teaming up with NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley to offer a journaling workshop in expressing one’s voice in support of personal mental health. Journaling for Mental Health will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The workshop for adults will be taught by author and publisher Jodie Toohey along with NAMI staff and offer tips and inspiration for journaling. Registration is required and can be made... Read More

The following sports camps are scheduled for summer 2023: Rock Island Youth Football Camp 3rd-6th grades Attention all families with students entering 3-6th grade for the 2023-2024 school year.  Sign-ups for the 2023 Rock Island Youth Football program are open.  Equipment issue and practice begins in August.  All students in those grade levels are welcome to sign up to participate in Flag Football (3/4 grade) and tackle football 5/6 grade. Please fill out the form prior to August 2nd to be signed up.  Walk-up signups will be allowed but online registration is preferred. Any questions... Read More

Professor Emeritus of NIU, & modern guitar virtuoso, Fareed Haque brings his fusion blends of classical jazz & world music accompanied with Goran Ivanovic to Davenport, IA. Date: June 22, 2023 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic duo Age Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult) Web: https://fareed.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/FareedHaqueJazzhttps://www.instagram.com/fareedhaque/ Genre: Classical Jazz, World Fusion *** All tickets are general admission, for standing room only. Purchasing... Read More

The Quad Cities Community Foundation today announced the recipients of $522,400 in scholarship awards. Made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation, the scholarships awarded represent a significant investment in local students and their future impact on the Quad Cities and beyond.   “Our staff, our application review volunteers, and our donors are all proud of everything our local students have achieved so far, and we congratulate them on being recognized so meaningfully for those accomplishments,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of... 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

The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the exhibit Plants of the World: People Behind the Plants is now on display! 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, coffee, and... Read More