The 1st Annual Ribfest and BBQ Bash is set for this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26th-30th at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Live entertainment in the Shed bar on Saturday and Sunday nights from 8pm until 10pm. Judging on Saturday, May 29th in three categories, Ribs, Pork and people choice. Fair food is back, Jumping Joeys and other fun activities are planned each day! More to come! More info? See here.  Read More

Cemetery volunteers are needed for placement of American flags on Thursday, May 26. The Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to place American flags at the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. Work to place the flags will begin at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 26 rain or shine. Please plan to arrive early due to the incredible support from the greater Quad Cities area, which will result in high traffic into the Cemetery. In the event of severe weather, flag placement will be 4 p.m., Friday, May 27. All volunteers need to show up inside the cemetery to receive flags... Read More