EAST MOLINE, Illinois (May 2020) — Earlier this month, the Rock Island County Fair Board voted to cancel the 2020 Rock Island County Fair, originally scheduled for July 14-18. “This decision was made for the health and safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors, participants, volunteers, staff and animals. It was not made lightly,” said Gin Wray, […]
Beginning Friday, May 22, 2020, the Family Museum will once again open its doors to the public. New guidelines have been implemented to help ensure the health and safety of Museum staff and guests. Family Museum Reopening Guidelines: · Up to 75 guests will be permitted in the Museum at any given time. · The […]
It’s been said there are no coincidences. All actions, all events, are part of a lattice of connection that perhaps we can’t see, and of which we’re not aware, but that we all feel, consciously or unconsciously. That’s what it means when you say something feels right. It feels like it should be. It feels […]
DAVENPORT—Grace Bjustrom of Eldridge has been named as the 2020 recipient of the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship. Bjustrom, a soon-to-be graduate of North Scott High School (Eldridge), will receive $5,000 toward tuition, room and board at Iowa State University (Ames), where she plans to study agricultural engineering and marketing in the fall. “Grace has […]
Join the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a fun, nifty, uplifting idea you can try and talk about at home with your children and family. As we all stay home and stay safe, let’s stay connected in the great way that Discovery Center friends […]
After 40 years of drawing crowds to Walcott, Iowa, off I-80, the annual Truckers Jamboreee will be virtual this July 9-11, including an online Antique Truck Show; Super Truck Beauty Contest; Trucker’s Best Friend Pet Contest and free meals for drivers. “The good news is we will most definitely continue with our long-standing tradition of […]
Do you like art? Drawing, painting, coloring, sculpting or chalk drawings? Whatever type of art inspires you, River Valley District Library wants to see it! Since we have all been staying safe at home, Ms. Cathy has a challenge for everyone! Create a piece of art that shows what inspires you! Have an adult take […]
Art in the Garden will bloom Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9 AM – 4 PM at Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Local and regional artists including jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others who are inspired by nature to create, will exhibit and sell their art pieces at this […]
The Pandemic Pantry is an effort coordinated by local business leaders to re-supply the food bank at the The Salvation Army of Muscatine County, Iowa. With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, there has been an increased number of families relying on our local food banks. The Salvation Army of Muscatine County has become reliant on […]
East Moline’s Deontae Nache, a member of the East Moline Silvis Soccer Club U14 RENEGADES, was selected to the Midwest Region Olympic Development Program ID Camp. The regional camp brings top players from the Midwest to play for high level coaches and college coaches to display their skills in hopes of being selected to represent […]
