August 16th, 2017
Local
Mid America Premier Soccer’s top-rated U10 team opened its new season by continuing its winning ways with a dominating win of the Elmhurst Cup over the weekend. The team played four games over the Aug. 12-13 tourney against a variety of squads from around Chicagoland on the pitches of the titular Windy City suburb. Seven […]
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August 11th, 2017
Local
Looking for a fun and unique shopping experience this weekend? Then you must check out West Kimberly Mall’s Flea Market! This Saturday Aug 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. West Kimberly Mall (4004 W Kimberly Rd Davenport) is hosting a Vendor Appreciation Day! The first twenty vendors to register will receive a free space. […]
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August 11th, 2017
Education
Are you looking for a free family friendly activity to enjoy outdoors this weekend? Then look no further than the Hennepin Canal! Hennepin Hoopla 2017 will be happening on Saturday Aug 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This enjoyable and educational celebration will be happening along the Hennepin Canal in Milan. Activities will be […]
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August 10th, 2017
Local
Whether you are a seasoned kayaker or a newbie looking for a good time, you will not want to miss this event! Quad Cities Kayakers Group and Barefoot Plus Watersports is hosting their very first Rock River YakAttack! On Saturday Aug 12, kayaks will be attacking the Rock River in force. The event begins at […]
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August 10th, 2017
Local
Bacon lovers unite! Bacon Fest 2017 is here! That’s right, the 3rd Annual Bacon Fest will be held on Friday Aug 11 from 5-9 p.m. in the Public Square (center of Broadway and Main) in Monmouth! There is no admission cost to enter. Food vendors will be on site with the most amazing bacon-filled dishes […]
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August 10th, 2017
Local
Looking for some new eclectic pieces of art to add to your home décor? Enjoy spending time with friends and family outdoors? Then why not combine the two and head down to the Rock Island Artists’ Market this weekend? This month’s Rock Island Artists’ Market, themed Life’s a Beach, will be happening this Sunday Aug […]
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August 9th, 2017
Education
The Society of Women Engineers – QuadCities/Muscatine awarded Colleen Gannon from DeWitt, IA a $1000 scholarship for her outstanding academic performance in engineering and her passion the help better the lives of others. Colleen is entering her senior year at the University of Iowa majoring in electrical and computer engineering with minors in mathematics and […]
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August 8th, 2017
Health
The Rock Island Public Library’s Downtown location will host the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center’s Mobile Donor Bus on Wednesday, August 9. Blood donations will be taken from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in the bus parked at the library’s 19th Street entrance. To schedule an appointment, call Katy Powers at 309-732-7345 or online at […]
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August 8th, 2017
Entertainment
One of the most unique, breath-taking and magical big top shows are coming to the Quad Cities, and you won’t want to miss it! Cirque Italia is bringing their “Aquatic Spectacular” to Moline! From Aug 10 – Aug 13 performances will be taking place at SouthPark Mall near the JCPenney entrance, under the big white […]
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August 6th, 2017
Kids
Through August 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able […]
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