In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 13.3 minutes, claiming more than 39,500 lives each year. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) funds research aimed at improving our understanding of suicide and ways to prevent it as well as educational programs to increase awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses that can lead to suicide. One way they raise these funds is through their Out of the Darkness Walks. The Quad Cities is hosting their very own Out of the Darkness Walks this Sunday Sep 17. The walk will begin at Len Brown’s North Shore... Read More

The Historic National Cattle Congress has been bringing the best entertainment to Iowa for 107 years! It is once again time for the National Cattle Congress Fair! The National Cattle Congress Fair will take place in Waterloo, as it has since 1910, from Thursday Sep 14 through Sunday Sep 17. This 4-day event is filled to brim with carnival rides and games, delicious food, rodeos, live music, livestock exhibits, a Bengal Tiger show and much more! There will be no shortage of entertainment throughout the numerous stages and side shows. Where else can you find magic shows, Llama Limbo and a Swine Show... Read More

It was a strange, sloppy game at times, played on a pee wee-sized field that led to a lot of barely missed shots, but it was a win, and that was the important end result as the top U10 youth soccer team in the Midwest region, Mid America Premier Red, opened its Illowa League schedule with a 8-2 win over Q-C Legends at Rock Island’s Campbell Sports Complex on Sept. 10. Premier largely dominated the contest even beyond the final score, peppering the Legends goalie with shots and just missing the goal more than a dozen times with blasts. But with a game that started 15 minutes late due to a referee... Read More

Now that the days are getting cooler and yard work is getting more enjoyable, it’s time to stock up some new additions to your home landscaping! Corn Crib Nursery, located at 6924 Route 150 Coal Valley, is hosting Customer Appreciation Days this weekend! On Friday Sep 15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday Sep 16 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. all trees, shrubs and perennials are 30% off! Established in 1972, Corn Crib Nursery has become one of the oldest and largest landscape and nursery companies in the QCA with more than 20 acres of locally grown trees, shrubs and perennials. And this weekend, you... Read More

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding in the near to far future? Then you cannot pass up the QC Fall Bridal Fair this weekend! The annual QC Fall Bridal Fair is happening on Sunday Sep 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the iWireless Center in Moline. Admission is only $5 per person, and tickets are only available at the door. The QC Fall Bridal Fair allows Brides, Grooms and their families and friends to come together and meet with over 60 local and national vendors in the Bridal Industry. Florists, DJ’s, Reception Hall Venues, Party Busses and Dress and Tuxedo shops will all be in attendance... Read More

If you are looking for an exciting family-friendly event this weekend, then look no further than the Celtic Festival and Highland Games of the Quad Cities! This annual celebration of Celtic cultures in the Quad Cities will be happening on Friday Sep 15 and Saturday Sep 16 in Centennial Park in Davenport. With free admission! Feats of strength will be on display in the Highland Games and Special Highland Games. Celtic music from all around the world will be playing for your entertainment. The Blackhawk Pipes and Drums will be making an appearance as well. Family activities, including animal exhibits... Read More

Are you looking for a family friendly event filled with art, music and fun, this weekend? Then head to the Village of East Davenport for the MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art! The Riverssance Festival of Fine Art will be held this Saturday Sep 16 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Sep 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lyndsay Park in the Village of East Davenport. Admission is $4 per person (12 and under are free) or $6 for a 2-day pass. The Festival will be celebrating its 30th year as the premier fine arts festival in the Quad Cities! There will be a free children’s art tent,... Read More

The non-profit Foundation for Financial Education, Midwest Chapter, will present “Retirement Planning in an Ever Changing Economy” at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Presenter Ryan Biniak will discuss how not to outlive your savings in the retirement marathon, planning for long-term care considerations, how taxes and inflation affect retirement, and such topics as stretch IRAs, required minimum distributions, and exit strategies. The presentation is free and lasts about an hour. No registration is required. For more information about... Read More

As a theatre based in her hometown of Davenport, Iowa, the QC Theatre Workshop believes in the importance of sharing and sustaining Susan Glaspell’s historic legacy. To this end, the Workshop presents the 2nd Annual Susan Glaspell Playwriting Festival, which presents original works by local and national playwrights. The Susan Glaspell Playwriting Award is given annually to the winner of the national category, and is accompanied by a monetary prize. Additional awards and monetary prizes are given to the winner of the local adult and youth categories. Susan Glaspell was born in Davenport, Iowa... Read More

Are you a heritage tractor owner? Maybe you wish you were a heritage tractor owner? Either way, this event is for you! The John Deere Pavilion will be hosting the Quad Cities Area Heritage Tractor Parade and Show this Saturday, Sep 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The John Deere Pavilion is located at 1400 River Dr Ste 100 Moline. This event features a variety of antique tractors and equipment as well as blacksmith demonstrations! The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and will go along River Drive in Moline. Find a spot early to watch the parade of vintage tractors! After the parade is over, the fun will continue... Read More