Do you have a fan of the Patrol Pups in your home? Would that fan love to meet some of the Patrol Pups? If so, they are in luck! On Sunday July 9 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. the Patrol Pups are heading to the Rock Island Martin Luther King Center (630 Martin Luther King Drive Rock Island)! Each child will receive an autographed paw print, and then be allowed to go and meet each and every Patrol Pup individually. After each child has made their way through the line, families may go up for group photos. If time is allotted at the end, the pups will walk around and mingle with the lucky kids! There... Read More

The Super Chevy Show is back and bigger than ever, and it’s heading to the Cordova International Raceway! On Saturday July 8, the 8-stop tour will be moving into the Cordova International Raceway from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. There are several ways to enjoy a Super Chevy Show. You can register your vehicle to drag race, enter your car in the professionally judged car show, display your car without the pressure of being judged or take in the excitement as a spectator. Any way that you choose, you can register and purchase tickets online at https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=39045#!. This series... Read More

A pleasurable motorcycle cruise for a good cause? It doesn’t get much better than that! On Saturday July 8, A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) 15 is hosting their Riding with Rudy’s- Taco Run to raise money for the Children’s Therapy Center. The entry fee for this ride is only $10. Registration will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Wiebler’s Harley Davidson (5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport).  The ride will go through Iowa with stops at Go Fish in Princeton, Hunter’s in Low Moor, Desperados in Wheatland, No Place Special in Mt. Joy and will end at Rudy’s in Davenport with... Read More

Something  very  exciting is happening this year at the annual QC Festival of Praise,  Sunday September 3 2017  in Le Claire Park Davenport. Executive Producer Kathryn Bohn says it will be a night that will honor the Quad Cities vibrant military presence. QC Festival of Praise will be partnering with the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF)  from San Antonio TX . Recently,  the Military Warriors  Support  Foundation (MWSF) contacted Festival  organizers in their hopes to return and celebrate their  non profits’ 10th Anniversary.  MWSF Executive Director Ken Eakes  told us this... Read More

Service to humanity is the best work of life. It’s not just part of the Jaycees creed but their DNA as Jaycees members. Jaycees of the Quad Cities, a 100% volunteer driven organization give countless hours and donations to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Members of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities will present a gift of $25,000 on-site to Hand-in-Hand, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving the Quad Cities since 2000 by creating fun, inclusive learning experiences for children and young adults. The check will go towards the organizations’ Playground... Read More

The 4th of July is right around the corner. This means cook-outs, parades, concerts and FIREWORKS! The Quad Cities’ largest 4th of July celebration, Red White and Boom, will be held on Monday July 3 from 5-11 p.m. This bi-state event will have activities and entertainment on both sides of the river! Whether you choose to celebrate in Rock Island or Davenport, there will be no shortage of fun and enjoyment. The Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport will have free bounce houses for the kids, a scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts, live music and more! LeClaire Park in Davenport will have musical entertainment,... Read More

Are you an automotive enthusiast? How about a coffee enthusiast? Then you won’t want to miss this event! The first Saturday of every month throughout the summer Cars and Coffee Quad Cities gather to kick tires and enjoy a cup of coffee! These events are free and open to anyone wishing to attend. This Saturday July 1, Cars and Coffee will be meeting from 8-10 a.m. at 100 W River Drive Davenport. Everyone is encouraged to stop by Redband Coffee at 329 E 4th Street Davenport to grab a delicious cup of joe before heading to the congregation of classics, exotics, hotrods and motorcycles. If you plan... Read More

Do you have a child that loves to compete? Do they thrive on the empowerment and pride they feel when crossing a finish line? If so, RipRoar Youth Triathlon is going to fulfill all their deepest desires. The second stop this summer for RipRoar Youth Triathlon will be held right here in the Quad Cities! Hosted by the Bettendorf Family YMCA, there will be a swimming, biking and running portion in this amazing event on Saturday July 1. The three age divisions are Junior (6-8 years old), Intermediate (9-11 years old) and Senior (12-15 years old). Registration can be completed at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=126806. There... Read More

Are you ready to witness the most gnarly tricks and grinds? How about showing off your own skate boarding skills? The 2nd Annual Partyboy Skateboards Summer Skate Jam is happening this Saturday July 1! From noon-5 p.m. at Davenport Skatepark, located at 700 West River Drive, the area’s most impressive skaters will be showing off their skills! Trophies and prizes will be awarded for three different jam sessions. There will be a Park Skate Jam (amateurs and advanced will compete separately), an Open Double Set Jam (advanced only) and an Open Bowl Jam. There will also be a special demo by The Quad... Read More

Rides, games and fun? Oh my! It must be time, once again, for Buffalo Days! That’s right, from June 30 – July 1 Buffalo Iowa will be hosting their 4th of July whirlwind celebration  full of music, food, car shows and more! Here is the full event schedule: Friday June 30 4-7 p.m.                 Freedom 5K packet pick-up 5-11 p.m.              Rides, games, food vendors and craft vendors 5-7 p.m.                 Bingo 5 p.m.                      Bags tournament sign-up (starts at 6) 6-8 p.m.                 Ride-in... Read More