It’s time for the Revive Rock Island – Spring Market Fest, where unique vendors from around Rock Island and beyond come together for a day full of shopping! May 19 – Schwiebert Park Learn more here: REVIVE ROCK ISLAND  Read More

It’s time to rock out with rock star bingo! Think you know your music trivia? Time to test your skills! Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night.” What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like “regular” bingo, but we replaced bingo numbers, like “B16”, with parts of songs. If you know the song title (no phones, devices or apps – basically no cheating), then... Read More

The Western Illinois men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team heads west this week for one of the country’s most prestigious events, the Drake Relays. Events start on Wednesday and end on Saturday for Leatherneck athletes. In total, the Leathernecks have 16 entries on the women’s side and 12 for the men. Matthew Thomas starts the week for the Leathernecks, participating in the decathlon, beginning on Wednesday. On Thursday, focus turns to the track as Drake hosts its Distance Carnival. Logan Lommel and Aylana Cezar compete in the men’s and women’s steeplechase... Read More

Bettendorf High School science teacher Spencer Mesick and his students planted wildflowers to help preserve endangered bees and remove invasive species on the Bettendorf High School campus on Earth Day.  Read More

Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring event is being held today from 3 to 6 p.m.! Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, Iowa) and Genesis Medical Center—Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL) to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all clinical positions. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for the job seeker and employer to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and... Read More

Live from downtown Davenport, it’s Trivia Night Live! Enjoy MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House! Monday, April 22nd @ 7pm The Last Picture House – Downtown Davenport Free To Play Up To 4 People per Team Win House Cash! Space is limited! Get there EARLY to get a table! – Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports,... Read More

Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including a fish fry and shrimp boil, BBQ, wine pull, silent auction, barge tours, cash bar, and live music! Barge Party Information: June 13th, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM Beacon Harbor East Moline, IL Parking and continuous shuttles will be available at John Deere Harvester Works. Ticket Options: Individual... Read More

Gavin DeGraw comes to Davenport’s Capitol Theatre May 17 at 7pm! Presented By First Fleet Concerts, doors open 6:00 PM and this all ages show begins at 7:00 PM! Tickets on sale NOW online at axs.com! Multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw is no stranger to the top of the charts. The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter first broke through with the 2003 release of his debut album, Chariot, which sold over a million copies, earned platinum certification, and yielded three hit singles: “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Follow Through,” and the title-track, “Chariot.” Gavin’s self-titled... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market will be held the second Sunday of every month, June through October at Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island! Are you an artist or maker? Join then for the 2024 season! You can find the detail and application at www.skeletonkeyqc.com under the Rock Island Artists’ Market tab. Learn more: ROCK ISLAND ARTIST’S MARKET  Read More

Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location! Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! They will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion at 7:00pm. Guaranteed tickets are available online before the event – we encourage you to secure your attendance with a pre-sale ticket (includes event entry, koozie & signature spork), but organizers will have tickets available... Read More