Are you looking to learn how to better use your time and efforts? Google Tools can be an invaluable tool whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity. Davenport Public Library will be holding a program on Google Tools from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. This program will meet virtually using GoToMeeting. No registration is required. We are offering this program in conjunction with Grow with Google. Information about how to join is listed below. Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/147861965 You... Read More

Saturday In The Arts is a weekly look at a personality, place, trend or topic of interest to the Quad-Cities. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. Already, 2020 has been an American horror story like no other, but apparently some people still long to be scared some more – during a haunted house season like no other. The Covid-19 crisis also has upended many other traditional Halloween activities. Coronavirus – which has caused 9,663 deaths in Illinois and 1,617 in Iowa (as of Oct. 23) — has led Illinois to become... Read More

Have we really gotten to this point? Sigh. I guess so. Anyway, One Human Family QCA is offering free non-violence training and planning responses regarding any failure to accept election results and ensuing violence due to that. You know, the same election results that have been accepted in non-violent fashion for over 100 years. But, hey, it’s 2020, Jake. I’m not saying they’re wrong for doing this, I’m saying it’s sad they have to even think about it, let alone put something like this together. “Everyone must stand united in favor of fair and free elections in... Read More

Have you heard about the Quad-Cities’ own serial killer? The tale of an angry brothel owner in Bucktown? What about Davenport’s connection to the Barrow gang (of “Bonnie and Clyde” fame)? You can learn about these urban legends and historic Davenport’s dark past in a virtual program presented Sunday by Kelly Lao, executive director of the German American Heritage Center & Museum. The free 2 p.m. Zoom lecture includes Davenport artist Bruce Walters’s famous Halloween inspired photography and ominous art works. Milan serial killer Henry Bastian was a German immigrant farmer,... Read More

Joy Avenue Media and the River Music Experience present J.A.M. SESSIONS – local bands, live in real time from the JAM studio. J.A.M. Session, featuring Winterland, will take place this Saturday Oct 24 at 7 p.m. on the Joy Avenue Media Facebook Page. River Music Experience is partnering with Joy Avenue Media to present high-quality, free livestreams of the best QC bands, providing safe live music to our community. Tips and donations to the band help cover production costs. Tune in on the Joy Avenue Media Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/joyavenuemedia To view past streams, like and... Read More

Join Naturalist Mike Granger for an educational adventure to learn about mysterious and misunderstood animals. Halloween Hike will take place this Saturday Oct 24 at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center (31555 52nd Avenue Dixon). Beginning at 5 p.m. there will be an open fire for grilling. It is asked you bring your own food items, as the fire and roasting sticks will be provided! The hike will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a spooky scavenger hunt afterwards. Please bring a flashlight! Family fun for everyone. Registration is LIMITED and REQUIRED. Please call (563) 328-3286 to register for... Read More

Join the Davenport Parks and Recreation department for a Not-so-Haunted Fejervary experience this Saturday Oct 24 from 12 – 5 p.m. at Fejervary Park (1800 W 12th Street Davenport). Not-so-haunted Fejervary is an immersive and contact-free drive-thru Halloween experience. With all of the holiday hi-jinx, while still maintaining safe social distancing. Not-so-haunted Fejervary allows guests to drive their cars past family-friendly scenes throughout Fejervary Park during the daytime. In this not-so-haunted adventure, families will journey through an enchanted forest where they‘ll meet their favorite... Read More

One last chance to get all your Fair Favorites this weekend! Don’t miss the Last Chance Fall Food Bash this Friday Oct 23 and Saturday Oct 24 from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 Locust St. Davenport). No tricks at this free admission event, just your fair food favorites! Stick around on Saturday for the Halloween Havoc, beginning at 4 p.m. This Clean-Up Derby for cars close to Viola Boyz Rules and other Demos will provide entertainment for the entire family. The Grandstands will open at 3 p.m. and admission is $15 for Adults and $10 for ages 12 and under. For... Read More

Due to an executive order by Mayor Matson, effective today, October 20, 2020, masks will be required in all City buildings. This includes all Davenport Public Library Branches. Masks will be available at the Welcome Desk upon arrival for free of charge to anyone who may need one.  Read More

I’m sick of the politics. I’m sick of the politicians. With more people struggling than ever, with more businesses closing, with the covid numbers increasing yet again, just like the scientists predicted (amazing how you can listen to intelligent, learned people and get accurate predictions on what’s likely to happen, isn’t it?), IT’S TIME TO PASS ANOTHER STIMULUS BILL TO HELP PEOPLE STRUGGLING FROM COVID. I wrote another story today, one of probably over 100 this year, about a business closing down due to covid. This time it was Big Swing, in downtown Rock Island,... Read More