Looking for some fun St. Patty’s Day celebrations this weekend? There’s plenty going on, from the bi-state parade to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds annual celebration to Kavanaugh’s big Irish fest to scores of celebrations featuring beer, Irish food and the wearin’ o’ the green through0ut the Quad-Cities. And if you’re feeling lucky, and you’re wanting […]
The Professional Bullriders and Barrel Racers Tour is coming to Vibrant Arena in Moline Friday through Sunday for various showtimes, starting at 7 p.m. Friday and ending with a show at 2 p.m. Sunday. See here for showtimes and tickets. Kids 1 and under free on lap. Ticket pricing is subject to change without prior […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress this evening. “Every day I hear from my constituents who want me to find common sense solutions to lowering prices and securing the border. They want groceries to be cheaper, they want to afford their prescription drugs, […]
Q-C March Madness 2025 will be presented Saturday, March 8, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier at Western Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105 Three sections USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK. 4 round […]
Looking for fun fun fun in the Davenport and Moline Quad-Cities area this weekend? All you’ve got to do is take a couple of minutes out of your busy schedule and listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! That’s right, every week, RIGHT HERE, you can listen in as your host, Sean Leary, talks […]
The Western Illinois University Math Club invites students to join the presentation by speaker Kinshuk Mangal from 3-4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Morgan Hall 224. From the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy, the WIU Math Club will be hosting a presentation with student speaker Kinshuk Mangal, a Mathematics major focusing on data science and […]
Throughout February, Western Illinois (WIU) Athletics commemorated Black History Month by acknowledging Leathernecks past and present. The month featured highlights of Black alumni and Hall of Famers, as well as current student-athletes and coaches. Jennifer Alexander Jennifer Alexander was a Volleyball student-athlete at WIU from 2001-2006. Alexander was a named member of the All-Freshman team, […]
The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 9 at the Western Illinois University Union Ballroom. The theme of this year’s 44th annual Geodeland Show is “Petrified Wood.” A featured display […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to mass firings across the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), which appears to have affected more than 800 employees, including some from the Quad Cities’ office. “The reckless decision to fire NOAA and National Weather Service employees puts […]
Country music superstars Rascal Flatts are playing at 7 p.m. at Vibrant Arena in Moline tonight. Tickets are on sale here. All ages require a ticket Ticket pricing is subject to change without prior notice NO BAG POLICY: Bags are not permitted (with the exception of a 5x7x2 inch or smaller) WALK-THRU METAL DETECTORS: Fans […]
