Alleys have long been known as hidden, dark, out-of-the-way places, not to be advertised. But not according to the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. In its second major QC alley transformation in the past year, now the chamber’s Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley Thursday afternoon […]
Congratulations to Central High School for earning the 2025 All-State Art School recognition from the Art Educators of Iowa! This honor highlights the state’s top high school artists and programs. Special shoutout to artists who placed in the top 15 statewide: seniors Naomi Fiscus and Ella Strader, and junior Kate Stolley. Knowledge Turner and Meyah […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance press conference held today: “Recent reports that the Army is considering cutting hundreds of jobs from the Rock Island Arsenal have been very concerning to me, which is why I have been working with Republicans and Democrats to […]
The Ohio Valley Conference released the 2025 Baseball postseason awards this morning which featured two Leathernecks. Liam Bushey was named to the All-OVC Second Team as a Utility player while Kenneth Perez was named to the All-OVC Freshman Team. Bushey, a native of Mission, British Columbia, led the Leathernecks in several offensive categories this season including batting average (.340), hits […]
The Flea Market is going on at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Sunday! The event is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2815 W. Locust Street, Davenport. Come out and see one of a kind items, collectibles, jewelry, toys, vintage, and SO much more!!!Inside is climate controlled and there is an ATM on sight.General Admission is $3 […]
Ragged Records Presents FACS and God’s Hand at 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday, May 24 at Rozz Tox in Rock Island. FACSwearefacs.bandcamp.com/album/wish-defense Chicago trio FACS use minimalism and space to create abstract, modern art rock. The group evolved out of the dissolution of kranky artists Disappears & the current lineup features three former members of the […]
Colona Memorial Day festivities are going on this weekend at Henepin Canal Parkway through Monday! CARNIVAL HOURS THURSDAY 5-9pm FRIDAY 6-10pm SATURDAY 1-10pm SUNDAY 12-5pm ARMBANDS-Unlimited Rides $30 THURSDAY 5-9pm FRIDAY 6-10pm SATURDAY 1-5pm or 6-10pm SUNDAY 12-5pm
Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we’ve got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a great look at what’s happening in and around the Iowa and Illinois side Quad-Cities and the […]
Performing for a musical is always an intense, emotional, bonding experience. Since February, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of three outstanding community theater shows — providing piano accompaniment first for Music Guild’s “Escape to Margaritaville” (done the first two weekends of April), and currently Black Box Theatre’s “Fun Home” (to run May 30 […]
Capitol Theatre Presents Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Michael Moncada and Whiskey High and Tylor & the Train Robbers Friday night, May 23! Doors: 6:00 PMShow: 7:00 PMAll Ages Tickets on sale now online at axs.com
