the 2023 Summer Concert Series at Bass Street Landing Plaza is going on every Thursday in Moline! Live music starts at 6pm. This is a FREE event. And, with food and beverages available for purchase, all you need to bring is a lawn chair! Thank you to our sponsors – Stage and Vehicles Sponsors: Courtesy Car City and KEY Auto Mall Band Sponsors: Breakfast Optimist Club- Moline, IL and Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities Hospitality provided by Bent River Brewing Company, Lagomarcino’s, Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, Pub1848, Stoney Creek Hotel Moline, and Restaurante El Mariachi – Moline No... 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

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

We’re mid-summer and the weather is great in the Quad-Cities! Along with that, we’ve got plenty of sunny news on the forecast. Every month, in conjunction with our partners at KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live,” we present you with that forecast, our column What’s The Good News, highlighting bright skies of cool people, events, and happenings around the area, giving you a clear perspective of some of the awesome things going on in and around the Quad-Cities. So, what’s the good news for this month? Quad City Strikers Go To Nationals Quad City Strikers U15 boys soccer team finished sixth... 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, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, 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 what’s on the Fun10... Read More

EveryChild and presenting sponsor UnityPoint Health – Trinity will host Tonier “Neen” Cain, trauma survivor and trauma informed expert, on August 17, 2023 at 8:30am at the Vibrant Arena. For two decades, Cain roamed the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, living under bridges or in prison. During that time, she dealt with constant rapes and beatings, a dangerous crack addiction, and as many as 83 arrests. In 2004, while pregnant, Cain was arrested for violating parole and given an opportunity to go to a community trauma, mental health, and addictions program. The program gave Ms. Cain the chance... Read More

Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe when they come to life at Vibrant Arena in July 20! With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60 minute live musical experience. Learn more here: PEPPA PIG AT VIBRANT ARENA  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news that American Airlines will offer twice daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) starting on December 20, 2023. “To grow our economy, support jobs, and increase opportunity, it is critical that we expand access to other parts of our country and gateways to the world,” said Sorensen. “I welcome this announcement from American Airlines, which will create a direct connection to one of the busiest airports in the United States. I remain committed to making... Read More

Talented musician Rick Kelley—interactive singer-songwriter and one-man band—has performed over 4,000 concerts nationally to audiences from pre-school to senior adult. Whether it’s an elementary school assembly, a festival stage, a fine arts theatrical event, or a simple show at a senior center, Rick encourages audiences to sing along, dance, laugh, and definitely get personally involved. That’s why he has earned the title “Ultimate Icebreaker and Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser.” Don’t miss this free, family-friendly concert on July 19. Event starts at 5:00p with plenty of fun and hands-on... Read More