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Iowa Named One Of The Safest States In America

June 2nd, 2020
Iowa Named One Of The Safest States In America

June is National Safety Month, and the Iowa Quad-Cities can certainly feel secure, according to a study by the website WalletHub. Today, the personal finance site released its report on 2020’s Safest States in America, as well as accompanying videos, and it listed Iowa as among one of the safest states in the U.S. In order to determine the most secure states, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 53 key metrics. The data set ranges from the state’s coronavirus support to assaults per capita and the unemployment rate. Safety in Iowa (1=Safest; 25=Avg.) 26th – WalletHub “States Offering... Read More

Virtual Wine & Art with the Figge!

June 2nd, 2020
Virtual Wine & Art with the Figge!

Join the Figge Art Museum for a Virtual Wine & Art night this Thursday Jun 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. online! Meghan Purcell will lead participants through various types of printmaking, using foam, cardboard, paint and markers to make fun prints inspired by the museum’s collection! Explore your own artistic expression using a variety of techniques with this uniquely spontaneous medium. This class will be taught virtually using Zoom with the Zoom code being provided after registration. Supply pick up date is Tuesday, June 2 from 4-6 p.m. unless otherwise arranged by contacting ballen@figgeartmuseum.org Instructor:... Read More

Rob, Gary, Jimmy of The Night People Perform LIVE

June 2nd, 2020
Rob, Gary, Jimmy of The Night People Perform LIVE

Feeling the urge for some live music? Rob, Gary, Jimmy of The Night People will be bringing some tasty jams to Davenport Elks #298 (4400 W Central Park Ave Davenport) this Wednesday Jun 3 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/289994765352453/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

New Epstein Doc on Netflix Follows Dogged, Determined Pursuit of Justice

June 1st, 2020
New Epstein Doc on Netflix Follows Dogged, Determined Pursuit of Justice

America in late May 2020 turned into a dystopian hellscape of grief, loss, and rage. A relentless global pandemic has killed over 100,000 U.S. citizens just since March; 40 million are on unemployment; a nation has been tense, restless and confused in shutdown, and 75 cities were plunged into chaos and violence this past weekend as thousands protested racial inequality and police brutality – including looting, rioting and death in Davenport late Sunday night. So, it is oddly comforting to find calm, methodical distraction in a new Netflix documentary that recalls a different kind of terror and... Read More

Book Rack Davenport Opening Up Monday

May 31st, 2020
Book Rack Davenport Opening Up Monday

Beginning June 1, 2020, The Book Rack is again OPEN for in-store customers, but please wear a mask! The shop, at 4764 Elmore Ave, Davenport, is still offering curb-side pick-up of purchases and curb-side drop-off of books for trade, if that’s your preference. TheBookRackQC.com is open 24/7. Make good use of it to get your books and puzzles. Until June 30, 2020 you will receive 35% of the cover price in store credit for paperback books they accept for trade!  Read More

Davenport’s Junior Theater Debuting Online Classes This Week

May 31st, 2020
Davenport's Junior Theater Debuting Online Classes This Week

Davenport’s Junior Theater is bringing theatrical lessons to a computer near you this week! The local theater will be holding online classes starting June 1. The sessions will last for four weeks. Here’s the lineup and links for more info: Creative Movement Ages 3-6 This fun class helps to build locomotive skills essential to a strong dance foundation. Using imagination play students will learn to become different things and travel to far away places! Creativity and having fun is what this class is all about! More info here. Character Creation Ages 8-10 / 11+ Students will learn... Read More

Rhythm City Casino Opening Monday!

May 31st, 2020
Rhythm City Casino Opening Monday!

Pursuant to Governor Kim Reynolds’ May 26th emergency health proclamation allowing casinos to re-open in accordance with the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Department of Inspection and Appeals and the CDC guidelines, Elite Casino Resorts’ Rhythm City Casino Resort® plans to re-open casino operations to the public on Monday, June 1st at 6 AM pending IRGC approval.  ELITE Sportsbook™ will also re-open on June 1st for new sign ups and in person sports wagering. The hotel, The Spa, Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood, Draft Day Sports Lounge, and The Market opened on May 20th and are currently... Read More

Quad-Cities’ Peaceful Protest Provides Powerful Lesson

May 30th, 2020
Quad-Cities' Peaceful Protest Provides Powerful Lesson

It was baby’s first protest. My daughter,  Harper, is 6, and didn’t quite understand why we were there but she knew it was important and it was for some guy who died. Kids have empathy so she was on board. It was really something to see. And her reaction to it was awesome. She somehow got it. And it wasn’t hard to grasp the importance and grace of the event. Downtown Davenport. A beautiful Saturday evening. The streets filled with people. It could’ve been any other Saturday night, pre-covid, in the summer, during a festival, or even just a nice evening with the streets... Read More

Isabel Bloom Closing Moline, LeClaire Locations, Consolidating In Davenport Shop

May 30th, 2020

Isabel Bloom has decided to consolidate its Quad-Cities retail locations into its East Village location, cutting its Moline store after 30 years in business and its LeClaire shop after six years. The company released a statement late Friday that read as follows: Dear Friends, On behalf of our entire team at Isabel Bloom, we thank you for your loyalty and support, especially during these past few months. Your support, whether it be through online orders, curbside pickups, or local deliveries, has meant the world to us. Thank you for your words of encouragement through social media, phone calls and... Read More

Red, White And Boom Illinois/Iowa Fireworks Show Canceled

May 30th, 2020
Red, White And Boom Illinois/Iowa Fireworks Show Canceled

There won’t be any bi-state fireworks along the river this year. The annual Red, White and Boom fireworks display in downtown Davenport and Rock Island has been canceled due to concerns and regulations tied in with the covid-19 pandemic. The date for next year’s event has been set for July 3, 2021. According to the event’s facebook, “Red, White and Boom always has been a bi-state event, and in the spirit of regionalism, we felt it was the right thing to do to move the event to a time when both states can participate.”  Read More