Change. We undergo transformations every day of our lives, in ways small and significant, in ways good and bad. Sean Leary’s “Does The Shed Skin Know It Was Once A Snake?” offers 11 award-winning short stories dealing with the life changes many of us face, and the positive ways in which our lives can transform, even in difficult times. “Shed Skin” is available in bookstores and webstores worldwide  as a print book and eBook for every eReader format. It is also available direct from the author at seanleary@seanleary.com and Leary will be signing copies of the book from noon... Read More

Fall is just around the corner, whether the temperature outside agrees or not. Which means it’s officially time to start planning those fall-themed activities! The Corn Crib Nursery’s (6924 US Route 150 Coal Valley) annual Family Fall Festival will continue every Saturday and Sunday through Oct 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come find your pumpkins for carving, cooking and decorating! Enjoy concessions, with all of your favorite festival foods, including wood-fired pizza! The expanded Fun Zone is bigger and better than ever! Activities include Zip Line, Human Hamster Wheel, Tug of War, Bounce Pad,... Read More

Boo! Get all the kids together because Boo At The Zoo is coming to Niabi Zoo this weekend! The annual event takes place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley. Come celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating at Boo at the Zoo! Bring your costume and candy bag and stop by R.I.A.’s booth. The cost of Boo at the Zoo activities is included with the price of your admission ticket. You can purchase tickets online or at the zoo on the day of the event. Link to online ticket purchase here: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilrockislandcfpwt.wsc/search.html?display=calendar&module=pst&type=Online%20Tickets&interfaceparameter=Webtrac2  Read More

Sip local brews as you explore Niabi Zoo and see the many animal species. All proceeds help bring a new animal – the endangered African Painted dog – to the zoo including transportation of the new animals, a new species-appropriate habitat and ongoing conservation and education experiences focused on the new species. All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite to offer food for purchase. September 23rd, 2022 | 6-10 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Learn more here: PINTS... Read More

Fall at Corn Crib Nursery kicks off Friday, September 16th and ends October 30th! General Admission includes: -Ziplines -Tire Mountain -Barrel Train -Human Hamster Wheel -Pedal Cars -Straw Maze -Giant Bounce Pad -Playground -Tug o’ War -Grain Bin Basketball -Farm Animals -Tire Swings -And much, much more!!! General Admission Ages 0-3 Free Ages 4-61 $13 Ages 62+ $6 *Pay-to-Play activities are not included in general admission* Pay-to-Play includes: Paintball, Hayrack Paintball, Pumpkin Slingshot, Pumpkin Cannon, and Tennis Ball Cannon! We have food & drinks at our concessions! Our pumpkin... Read More

Coal Valley Days return to the bring back the nostalgia of the old fashioned small town festival July 1 and July 2! Friday July 1 and Saturday July 2, Coal Valley is hosting their annual Valley Days celebration! All events take place at the Coal Valley Municipal Park on First Street. Come out for carnival rides, a car show, parade and more! ​Pork chop sandwiches will be grilled throughout the event by the Coal Valley Lions Club. Burgers, brats hot dogs & chicken sandwiches will also be grilled by Coal Valley Days Committee. This year, the festivities include a petting zoo, a circus and 2... Read More

Looking for a place to get a meal in the Quad-Cities? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Quad City Pizza Company 2724 Avenue of the Cities Moline            (309) 797-5600 Will be offering Carry Out & Delivery (expanded temporarily to Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island and... Read More

Coal Valley Days return to the bring back the nostalgia of the old fashioned small town festival July 1 and July 2! Friday July 1 and Saturday July 2, Coal Valley is hosting their annual Valley Days celebration! All events take place at the Coal Valley Municipal Park on First Street. Come out for carnival rides, a car show, parade and more! ​Pork chop sandwiches will be grilled throughout the event by the Coal Valley Lions Club. Burgers, brats hot dogs & chicken sandwiches will also be grilled by Coal Valley Days Committee. This year, the festivities include a petting zoo, a circus and 2... Read More

The Quad City Mopar Club is cruising into Crabbys in Coal Valley, 826 W. 1st Ave. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT! Spring is coming and so is the Quad City Mopar Club Cruise-In at Crabby’s in Coal Valley. We’ll see you there!!!  Read More

Coal Valley software developer Divya Badri appeared on “Jeopardy!” Monday night, attempting to win the title and knock off Ryan Long, a rideshare driver from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Badri and Long were joined by Nick Dee, a photographer from Los Angeles, California. The match started off raging and rocking, as Long showed his days of experience at the buzzer in the “Jeopardy!” round. He finished the first part of the show in the lead with $8,600, followed by Nick Dee with $4,000 and Divya Bardi with $400. However, the squares turned in the next round, “Double Jeopardy!”... Read More