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Rock Island’s Hauberg Holding Native Plant Sale May 18-19

March 17th, 2024
Rock Island's Hauberg Holding Native Plant Sale May 18-19

Hosted by Guardians of the Prairie and Forest & Mariposa Design, enjoy the annual Native Plant Sale at Hauberg Estate, 1300 24th St., Rock Island! Native trees, shrubs & perennials – over 100 different species. We will post plant list as they get finalized. Proceeds Benefiting restoration at the estate. Saturday, May 18 – 9am-4pm Sunday, May 19 – 10am-4pm Learn more: NATIVE PLANT SALE    Read More

QC Restaurant Week Begins April 8

March 17th, 2024
QC Restaurant Week Begins April 8

QC Restaurant Week will put a spring in your step on April 8-14! Celebrating the spring season, this popular restaurant promotion is poised to bring much-deserved love and business to our local restaurants and our neighbors who run them. Visit our website down below! https://qcrestaurantweek.com/  Read More

Show Your Pride June 1

March 16th, 2024
Show Your Pride June 1

QC Unity Pride is thrilled to unveil the date for our much-anticipated Annual QC UNITY Pride Parade: June 1st, 2024. This spectacular parade stands as a beacon of unity, as it traverses across the Mississippi River and bridges bi-state lines, from Downtown Davenport, IA leading into the 2024 Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL. We’re joining together the vibrant communities of the Quad Cities on both sides of the Mississippi River this year for the parade route. Come celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of togetherness with us. Learn more: PRIDE... Read More

Rock Island’s Icons Holding St. Patrick’s Day Bash Saturday

March 15th, 2024
Rock Island's Icons Holding St. Patrick's Day Bash Saturday

Join Icons at 124 8th St., in downtown Rock Island, Saturday morning for a day Fun, Food Cocktails and an overall awesome time of celebrating the first holiday of spring!!! Join us for Corned Beef Breakfast Burritos , Bloody Marys,our annual Icons cup prize giveaway, shamrock shake martinis, beer, car bombs etc etc etc!!!! doors open at 9:00 a.m. sharp and prizes will go to the first 150 people purchasing a cup….. all proceeds from the breakfast burritos go to a local charity.  Read More

Iowa And Illinois St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kicks Off This Weekend

March 15th, 2024
Iowa And Illinois St. Patrick's Day Parade Kicks Off This Weekend

It’s time for the only bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the country! And it’s right here in the Quad Cities! The Grand Parade takes place this Saturday Mar 16. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island. It will then wind its way west through downtown Rock Island following 4th Avenue to 20th Street, then to 3rd Avenue to 17th Street and finally to 2nd Avenue to the Centennial Bridge. The parade then crosses the Mississippi River to Gaines Street in Davenport. From there, it will go north to 3rd Street and then east on 3rd to the River Center.... Read More

Shop Local! Eat Local! Check Out QuadCities.com’s List Of Area Restaurants

March 15th, 2024
Shop Local! Eat Local! Check Out QuadCities.com's List Of Area Restaurants

So, looking for a place to order dinner tonight? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Quad City Pizza Company 2724 Avenue of the Cities Moline            (309) 797-5600 Will be offering Carry Out & Delivery (expanded temporarily to Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island and Coal... Read More

Rock Island Selects Parent And Guardian Of The Month Winners

March 15th, 2024
Rock Island Selects Parent And Guardian Of The Month Winners

The district’s F.A.C.E (Family and Community Engagement) recognizes parents/guardians who are making a positive impact in our school district and community. Schools can nominate a parent/guardian who goes above and beyond to support the needs of children, our school, and/or our community. The winner receives a gift card, a bunt cake, and a sign that can be displayed outside their residence.   Doug and Cathy Mason – RICMS – Rita Entsminger The Mason’s have gone above and beyond to make sure each classroom their child is in has all needs taken care of. This has gone on for... Read More

Rock Island Milan Little League And Softball Holding Leagues Soon

March 14th, 2024
Rock Island Milan Little League And Softball Holding Leagues Soon

Rock Island Milan Little League and Softball are pleased to announce tryouts for Little League and Babe Ruth Fast Pitch Softball for 2024 and beyond! Ages 4-14 will be able to play Little League Softball. Ages 15-18 will be able to play Babe Ruth Softball. Girls from Rock Island, Milan, Sherrard, Aledo, Andalusia and more can play in our league. We will be playing our home games at Camden in Milan We’ve secured funding for brand new equipment. Jerseys and visors will be provided for all players. We also have scholarships available for those that can’t afford to pay. Our goal... Read More

Tony Cat Is Our Grrrrrreat Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

March 11th, 2024
Tony Cat Is Our Grrrrrreat Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

This week’s Pet of the Week is… Tony! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org Meet Tony, a Senior Cat with a Heart of Gold! Tony is a staff favorite. He loves to climb on people and be around people. He has a lot to say! Tony does... Read More

Chalk Art Fest Slated for June 22-23

March 10th, 2024
Chalk Art Fest Slated for June 22-23

In its’ 8th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 22-23, 2024 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community... Read More