The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., is presenting a country-themed New Year’s Eve Bash, with Cooper Alan with Special guest the Dirt Road Rockers. Event starts at 6 p.m. If you like country music and you’re on any social media app, you’ve probably seen Cooper Alan on your screen in the past two years. The up-and-coming country star has independently built a fanbase of over 10 million followers and has earned over 100 million streams on his music. Originally from Winston Salem, NC, he spent his high school and college years playing bars, college campuses, and Honky Tonks... Read More

Local band 10 of Soul will be ringing in the year with a gig starting at 9 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport! We’ll be mainstage in the Rhythm City Casino’s Event Center to welcome the new year, so mark your calendars and get ready to party! We will post ticket information here as it gets finalized, so check back!  Read More

Looking for fun things to do this weekend in Illinois and Iowa? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes! This week: Looking for cool stuff to do on New Year’s Eve? We’ve got your rundown of some of the fun stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

Looking for some fun in the Quad-Cities on New Year’s Eve? There are plenty of fun things going on in and around the area! Here’s a rundown of some of the cool things for you to check out! Skeleton Key Holding New Year’s Eve Event The wrapping paper is all cleaned up, but it’s not quite time for the ball to drop… join Skeleton Key, 520 18th St., Rock Island, for the last four hours we’re open this year for a blowout sale! On Saturday, December 31st from 10 am to 2 pm we’ll say farewell to 2022 (and some merchandise) with magical sales and maybe a toast or two. Cheers! Family... Read More

Come on out to the Freight House Landing in Davenport, from 6 to 8 p.m. TONIGHT, Thursday, Dec. 29, for some live music from Angela Meyer at Front Street Brewery, 421 W. River Drive, Moline! Great food & a full bar… there’s something for everyone! Angela Meyer will be playing music from 6-8pm and is for fans of Alan Jackson, Kacey Musgraves, Lizzo, The Eagles, and other acoustic tunes! Learn more at www.angelameyer23.com  Read More

The City of Davenport and Davenport Public Library recognize the importance of investing in the success and well-being of our residents. As a result, Quinn O’Brian was hired and currently serves as the Library Social Worker, providing assistance in navigating the complex system of support available in the community. Since beginning her role, O’Brian has helped 934 individuals with issues including housing instability, homelessness, unemployment, food insecurity, and legal issues, and has fostered 44 partnerships with community organizations that add value and resources to those seeking assistance.... Read More

The Davenport CAP program had plenty to celebrate this year. The Coordinated Assessment Program (CAP) completed its first full year of operations in 2022. CAP provides coordinated, multi-agency, single-entry access that invests in the safety of youth, families, and the community through early identification, intervention, comprehensive assessment, improved access and navigation to appropriate services. CAP is delivered by Family Resources in partnership with United Way Quad Cities, Scott County, Iowa, City of Bettendorf, Iowa Government, City of Davenport, and the John Deere Foundation. In its... Read More

Congratulations to Jack Stremlow, a junior at Davenport Central High School! Stremlow is the Grand Prize winner of the 2022-2023 Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles annual Concerto Competition.    Read More

On Friday, January 6th from 9am – 5:30pm at | Fairmount, and on Saturday, January 14th from 9am – 5:30pm at | Eastern The Library will be accepting donations of clean and gently used formal wear to help support our Formal Wear Giveaway program in January! We are accepting donations of clean and gently used dresses, suits, blazers, dress pants, ties, bowties, and formal purses, BUT NO shoes or jewelry at this time. Please drop off your donated items at the Library’s service desks any time during our two drop-off days. We will be holding our Formal Wear Giveaway on Saturday, January 28th... Read More

You’ve all heard the classic tale of the Nativity – Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus as the three wise men follow a star to offer their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. But what if… the three wise men were NINJA WIZARDS, part of a secret society of warriors, sent to protect Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus from the evil of King Herod and Satan, who sought to kill the holy family before they made it to Bethlehem? That’s the pulse-pounding premise of THE ARIMATHEAN, a new action- adventure novel from author Sean Leary. The book is an action-packed popcorn tale... Read More