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Genesis Medical Center, Aledo Earns Two National Awards

November 22nd, 2023
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo Earns Two National Awards

ALEDO, Ill. – Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, celebrated National Rural Health Day last week by receiving two prestigious national awards. The first came from the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The organization tabbed Genesis Medical Center, Aledo as one of their 2023 Community Stars. Only 39 rural health care facilities nationally received the honor. According to the announcement on PowerOfRural.org,  “The annual recognition program honors remarkable individuals and organizations going above and beyond for rural health. They exemplify the true spirit of collaboration,... Read More

Davenport High School Students Attend Trades Fair at Iowa National Guard

November 22nd, 2023
Davenport High School Students Attend Trades Fair at Iowa National Guard

This week, 90 students from Central, North, and West attended a Trades Fair at the Iowa National Guard. They learned about careers and apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of different trades. This was a great event to kick off the National Apprenticeship Week!  Read More

Looking For Things To Do In Iowa And Illinois Over Christmas Week?

November 21st, 2023
Looking For Things To Do In Iowa And Illinois Over Christmas Week?

Looking for some fun holiday events coming up in the Quad-Cities? Look no further! Here are some of the cool things to do during the week before Christmas, for all of you coming home from college, all of you celebrating the break from school, and all of you who are out of school and are just looking for something fun to do! ‘A Christmas Story’ at Circa ’21 The musical version of the beloved holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” will run through Dec. 30 at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse! I reviewed the show and I thought it was wonderful. Fans of the film will definitely... Read More

Los Lobos to perform at Rhythm City Casino on Friday, May 3, 2024!

November 20th, 2023
Los Lobos to perform at Rhythm City Casino on Friday, May 3, 2024!

Los Lobos will be performing in the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $30, $40, $45, $50 and $60 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort). A presale will occur on Thursday, November 2 at 10 AM, after which tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, November 3 at 10 AM. It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an... Read More

Sawyer Brown Rocks Rhythm City Casino February 24

November 19th, 2023
Sawyer Brown Rocks Rhythm City Casino February 24

Country rockers Sawyer Brown will bring their iconic stage show to Rhythm City Casino February 24! It’s hard to know where to start when talking about Sawyer Brown. More than 4500 shows and counting. More than a million miles behind them and still seeing the highway miles click by outside their bus window. Twenty-three albums. More than 50 chart singles. CMA, ACM, and CMT awards on the shelf. To pull a line from one of the band’s enduring hits: “This is the life and times of a travelin’ band.” A traveling band, indeed. Always on the move—on the road, on stage, and in their career. When... Read More

Sudden Theatre Suddenly Hits Village Stage January 13!

November 19th, 2023
Sudden Theatre Suddenly Hits Village Stage January 13!

Do you like to write? Write a 10-20 min one act on a subject you get the day before! Do you like to Direct? Get a 10-20 minute script in the morning of the show and make a show of it in less than a day! Do you like to act? Ride the creative energy of a show created, directed and fully produced in 24 hours! Want to watch the crazy happen? Come and join this zany crew on the evening of January 13 for a showcase of all of the one acts local artists made from the whole cloth! Learn more here: Village Theatre  Read More

River Bandits Inaugural Sports Card Show Slated for November 18

November 18th, 2023
River Bandits Inaugural Sports Card Show Slated for November 18

The Quad Cities River Bandits are excited to host their inaugural Sports & Trading Card show on November 18th from 11 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss your chance to meet other area collectors and add to your priceless collection! Admission is free. For more information call 563-333-2740 or email kara@riverbandits.com.    Read More

Blue Oyster Cult Rock the Quad Cities November 18!

November 17th, 2023
Blue Oyster Cult Rock the Quad Cities November 18!

Blue Öyster Cult will perform in the Rhythm City Casino Event Center on Saturday, November 18 at 8 PM! For five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY–‐based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. Upon the release of BÖC’s... Read More

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade Hits Davenport November 18

November 17th, 2023
Festival of Trees Holiday Parade Hits Davenport November 18

The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK! Broadcast live by KWQC-TV6, don’t miss the annual kick-off to the holiday season in downtown Davenport. This FREE event features large helium character balloons, floats, dance groups, bands, antique cars and pageant queens all to help usher in the holiday – including a visit from Santa Claus himself! The parade route starts on 3rd Street and Pershing and goes west down 3rd Street to Scott Street. It then turns left and goes back down 2nd Street ending at 2nd Street and Iowa Avenue. Helium Balloon Parade | FREE EVENT Saturday, November... Read More

Women on Fire Lights Up Figge November 17

November 17th, 2023
Women on Fire Lights Up Figge November 17

Women on Fire is back! On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Figge Art Museum comes alive with true stories performed by local QC women. The presentation will be followed by a Live podcast discussion about the stories women tell, and the roles women play. This year’s special guest is Kevin Goff, author, actor, filmmaker and great grand Nephew of Hattie McDaniel. Join us for cocktails at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6:15 pm. Admission is free! Learn more here: FIGGE ART MUSEUM  Read More