Today, Davenport West PE classes were taken over by the Marine Corps. West was one of 35 high schools across the country to be selected for this special day. Students were taken through a series of interactive activities during class. The goals of this program are: -Create a fun and engaging day for all students. -Teach students life lessons and how to work together as a team. -Give students a Marines quality workout. -Provide students with information about career opportunities.  Read More

The Davenport Community School District is proud to send the following six entries to Iowa State University on Tuesday, May 16th, to participate in a recital showcasing all the students from across the state chosen for the Outstanding Performance Award. Central High School: Vocal Solo: Jillian Darland Bassoon Solo: Noah Droessler Piano Solo: Jack Stremlow Vocal Duet: Croix Baker, Gage McCalester Vocal Ensemble: Ella Strader, Mia Roldan, Emily Winn, Cleah Phillips, Ryan Driscoll, Gage McCalester, Jack Stremlow, Croix Baker. West High School: Percussion Quartet: Madelyn Hagedorn, Nathan Hagedorn,... Read More

Meetings are a key driver of the economy and workforce, playing a critical role in fueling other industries and stimulating the region’s economy.  Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), works with regional and national meeting planners to host their events in the Quad Cities. Visit Quad Cities announced today the Central States Shrine Association has chosen the Quad Cities as the site for their 2026 convention.  They will host a business meeting in the QC in March 2026, and the annual convention takes place August 19-24, 2026. ... Read More

Larry Fleet Live is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Saturday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Adler box office. Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet grew up on a stack of records spanning Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, and Marvin Gaye. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for a one-liner, an ear for a sturdy hook, and a powerhouse voice that strikes like a match, Fleet was working blue-collar jobs to make ends meet before a chance encounter with Jake Owen led to an opening slot on the road and a recording contract with Big Loud Records.... 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, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, 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... Read More

Mickey Dolenz will bring his dynamic stage show to the Rhythm City Casino May 20th at 8pm! Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees, the unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film broadcasting and Broadway. Tickets will be available online at Rhythm City Casino  or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25, $30, $35, $45, and $50 plus applicable online/phone... Read More

The Great Pages Circus is coming to Davenport, IA. Don’t miss this traditional Family Circus – Fun for everyone. Buy your tickets online prior to the show to reserve your seats now! Book online at: https://pagescircus.com/ Buy tickets at the door – 1 hour before showtime. Ready for a show stopping, heart pounding family adventure? The Great Pages Circus has the finest international circus acts and artists for a spectacular show each year! Although our Elephants and Tigers have now retired, we still present our liberty ponies, horses, and camels. These highlight our fabulous aerial,... Read More

Quad Cities Toy Show Spring Toy Show is coming back! We will have all of the TOY’S, COMIC’S, CARD’S, GAME’S, COLLECTIBLE’S & SO MUCH MORE!! All the stuff you’ve come to expect to see at our shows and then some! Everything pop culture We are returning to The Rock Island County Fairground‘s 4200 Archer Dr, East Moline, IL 61244 Where we will have 2 BUILDING’S again filled full of toy’s, art, card’s (all sorts of cards) collectible’s, comic’s, & game’s (all sorts) & so much more!!! Stay for lunch, we will have a couple food trucks for all your hunger needs and... Read More

Looking for fun things to do in and around the Quad-Cities in Illinois and Iowa? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the fun things going on for you to check out. This week: Van Gogh comes to town, a new pub opens, outdoor music begins, and more, in this week’s Weekend.  Read More

The Davenport Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients from the Davenport Community School District (DCSD). 50 scholarships, totaling more than $95,000 have been awarded to 46 students to pursue their post-secondary education. The foundation is grateful for the generosity of donors who make these scholarships available to students in the district. Their philanthropic investment in our youth is an investment not only in students’ continuing education but also an investment in our community. DCSD Superintendent TJ Schneckloth shared his appreciation of the foundation... Read More