MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University Alumnus Cody Presny received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Award in 2022. Presny, a 2015 and 2019 graduate of the Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) programs, was awarded the 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Administration Award by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and […]
This year marks the golden anniversary of RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa). Once again, it returns to Davenport on Saturday, July 29, just like 50 years ago. Participants will come to Davenport and the Quad Cities region on July 21 before they head to Sioux City to begin the ride. The Davenport RAGBRAI […]
City Limits Saloon, at 4514 9th Street in Rock Island, announced yesterday that it’s closing its doors at the end of the month. The following announcement was posted on its social media: “To our City Limits Friends and Customers, after much consideration, we have made the tough decision to close the restaurant effective April 1st. […]
What should you do now that the NFL season is over? Take up Rugby of course! Quad City Rugby will informally teach you about the game with video and educational materials. Rugby extends beyond the game, instilling great virtues within players including teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, respect and enjoyment for all. Join us on Monday, March […]
Trivia Night Live is rolling into The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It’s Free To Play, with up to eight people per team playing in various categories. What is Trivia Night Live? Trivia Night Live is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game […]
Due to the closure of three elementary buildings at the end of this school year, the elementary boundaries have been reconfigured for the 2023-2024 school year. Letters were sent home in early February notifying families of which building their student will be attending next year. If a letter was not received, families may contact their […]
Congratulations to IESA State Placers of the Rock Island Junior Highs! Henry Miller (a 6th grader) took 4th Place for Edison, while Gavin DeRudder (8th grade) took 3rd, Angelo Parker (7th grade) and Rowan Stockwell (8th grade) both took 5th Place for Washington. The last picture is of all future Rock State Qualifiers, coaches, and […]
West High School honored Students of the Month, department awards, and students earning Falcon/Kestral awards. Falcon Awards are given to 11th and 12th graders. Kestrel Awards are given to 9th and 10th graders. (A Kestrel is a small falcon.) Both are given to honor citizenship, leadership, and academics. Students were recognized with a breakfast highlighted […]
BETTENDORF and RIVERDALE, IOWA – March 3, 2023 – Just in time for warmer weather, the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) from Duck Creek to Bellingham Road in Riverdale, Iowa is back open to all users. The MRT closed in November 2022 so that MidAmerican Energy could complete an infrastructure improvement project. Crews removed all barricades […]
Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person […]
