As she was in a stacked musical feast last summer at Quad City Music Guild, Sarah Lounsberry of Rock Island takes on an iconic role, surrounded by another dazzling constellation of other stars in a new production of “The Sound of Music.” Opening Nov. 14 at the Prospect Park Theater, 1584 34th Avenue, Moline, the […]
For over 70 years, the Korean War (1950-53) has been called “The Forgotten War,” but a new documentary offers illuminating insight into the conflict and how it dramatically impacted one Quad-City family. Johnny Munos, a 23-year-old from Second Street in Silvis (home to many Mexican-American immigrants), was among the 36,574 U.S. military killed in Korea, […]
Richmond Hill Players conclude their 2025 season with “A Sherlock Carol,” a holiday comedy by Mark Shanahan. The show will be presented Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 13-23 at the Barn Theatre in Geneseo. The play (directed by Joe DePauw, Geneseo) is described in a press release as “a festive literary mash-up with surprises around every corner.” Moriarity […]
Environmental threats to the Amazon Rainforest will be front-and-center at the latest round of climate change negotiations known as COP30 in Brazil this month, and a Bettendorf man will be among the thousands of delegates there. Everett Hamner, a Western Illinois University English professor, will be among the tens of thousands of delegates from 195 […]
The following guest column is from Ezra Sidran, who has done intensive investigative reporting on the City of Davenport, in particular regarding the collapse of the Davenport building downtown. In Greek mythology Cassandra was cursed, “to utter true prophecies but never to be believed. In contemporary usage, her name is employed as a rhetorical device […]
Claire McPartland has never done a show at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, but she feels like she’s home. Co-starring as Betty Haynes in the new production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” the Minneapolis native has fond memories of spending the holidays at the home of her maternal grandparents, Chuck and JoAnn Harrington of […]
The Western Illinois University Civil Service Employee Council (CSEC) and the Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) are teaming up to collect Toys for Tots this holiday season. Donation boxes are located on the first floor of Sherman Hall, Stipes Hall and Western Hall beginning Thursday, Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Dec. 16. All toys donated will […]
A well-known downtown Davenport restaurant is closing its doors forever. This weekend, the spot known for its baked goods and lunches will say goodbye and close its doors for the last time. Tiphanie’s, which has been a downtown Davenport fixture for over a decade, and whose owner was once on the Food Network, is saying […]
Friday afternoon, the Rock Island High School boys soccer team will strive to even the score against Washington High School and make it to the Illinois state soccer finals. The Rocks previously lost to Washington, then ranked number one in the state, 3-0, but it was a closer game than the score would suggest, and […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Oct. 15, 2025) — The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Quad Cities Chapter invites the community to celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m., followed by a keynote presentation and awards program. The event recognizes […]
