The John Deere Classic isn’t the only tournament in town this weekend.  Aspiring young APA poolplayers from across North America are in Davenport, Iowa this week for the APA Junior Championships.  Nearly 300 players will compete July 14 – July 16 at Sharky’s Billiards for a championship title. “We’re excited to once again host our Junior Championships in Davenport.  We have a lot of excited players coming from across the United States and Canada to participate and we anticipate another great event,” said APA President Reneé Lyle. Players will compete in one of four skill level tiers... Read More

Does your inner scientist find contentment in the newest and latest inventions and creations? Then you do not want to miss this event! QC Co-Lab is hosting their 3rd Annual MakeFest this Saturday July 15 at the River Center in downtown Davenport from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public! Invention, learning and making will be the focus of this event.  Some of the exhibits included will be 3D printers, robots, a quadcopter race course and more! Bring the entire family to this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) event.  You won’t be disappointed!  Read More

One of the Quad Cities’ freshest and healthiest places to stop by for a smoothie or health coaching is celebrating their one-year anniversary, and you’re invited! That’s right! Fresh Blends, located at 2307 Cumberland Square Drive in Bettendorf, is throwing a one of a kind One Year Anniversary Party! On Saturday July 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fresh Blends is hosting an outside health fair, in celebration. There is no admission fee for this outdoor health fair. Fresh Blends would like to give back to the community and thank everyone who has supported them throughout this past year. They will... Read More

Do you consider yourself a BBQ master? Or maybe you are a connoisseur of all things delicious. Either way, you won’t want to miss this BBQ cook-off! The Port Byron Street Fest will be happening this Saturday July 15 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. downtown Port Byron. QC Tailgate Cookoffs will be hosting a BBQ Cook-off. Whether you are interested in competing or judging, there will be plenty of yummy food available for all! They are even awarding a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships for the best bacon dish provided! If you are interested in becoming a participant or vendor, please check out... Read More

Calling all homebrew creators and homebrew consumers! It is time we celebrate all that is good with enzymes and fermentation! It is officially time for Rivers Edge Homebrew Festiv-Ale! On Saturday July 15 from 2-6 p.m. in The District of Rock Island you are invited to enjoy the area’s best homebrewer’s fruits (or barley) of labor. Tickets for this event are only $20 and include a Festiv-Ale tasting glass and beer sampling tickets. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at https://midwestix.securemytix.com/event/homebrew-festiv-ale.  Tickets will also be available at the door. Some of the... Read More

After a long work week, we are all looking to wind down. Or even better, we should WINE DOWN! Lavender Crest Winery, located at 5401 US Highway 6 in Colona, is hosting another Wine Down- Dinner, Live Music and Dancing evening this Friday July 14 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and includes all you can eat prime rib or a two-entrée buffet and salad bar. From 6:30-9:30 p.m. live music will be provided by classic rock band, Hi-Fi. Wine Down on Friday nights at Lavender Crest is a wonderful way to celebrate an event, or simply to relax after a long week.  Read More

Ice cream socials, parades and apple pie contests? Oh my! It must be time for Walcott Day! Walcott Day is upon us, and this year’s theme is SuperHeroes for a SuperTown! Most activities will take place Victory Park, 202 East Otis Street in Walcott. Here is a full list of activities for the weekend: Friday July 14 6-7:30 p.m.          Ice Cream Social at Courtyard Estates (Proceeds go to Girl/Cub Scouts) Pulled Pork Dinner at Courtyard Estates (Proceeds go to Splash Pad) 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Kid’s Run- ¼ Mile for ages 6 and under, ½ Mile for ages 7-12 at Prairie View Park Dusk                        ... Read More

There’s something a little bit special about seeing the name of someone you know and love in print: a birth announcement, an honor roll, a play bill. Unfortunately, these recognitions are often fleeting, thrown away with the day’s newspaper or discarded when the curtain closes. What if you could honor someone or highlight a memory permanently, in public, for generations to remember and appreciate? “Prairie Players’ history with Galesburg started over 100 years ago and since 1959, has presented over 300 productions for the Galesburg and surrounding communities,” board member Judy Diemer... Read More

It’s time to tee it up again this week for the John Deere Classic, running through July 16 at TPC Deere Run, 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis. More than 20 players who competed in last week’s PGA Championship have committed to play in the tournament. The John Deere Classic was honored to be named the 2016 Tournament of the Year by the PGA TOUR and has a long history of providing some of the most magical and memorable finishes in golf. Many recall Steve Stricker’s three-peat of championships from 2009 – 2011. Cedar Rapids native, Zach Johnson reigned victorious in 2012 in what he refers... Read More

It’s time for a big 10-4 good buddy! The Iowa 80 Truckstop is keeping on trucking for it’s 38th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree Thursday through Saturday, July 13-15. The event, as always, is at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. Admission and parking are free. Shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the event grounds. Since it’s inception in 1979, the Truckers Jamboree has been celebrating America’s Truckers. This event is a great place to celebrate and learn about trucking and those big rigs. It’s our way of saying thank you to the millions of truck drivers... Read More