DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — As the iconic Quad-City Times Bix 7 race returns to the streets of Davenport, downtown will be buzzing with live music, family fun, food, and festive energy. The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), with support from The Bechtel Trusts and community partners, is proud to help amplify the celebration with vibrant entertainment offerings for all ages.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is pleased to announce that local artist William Gustafson has been chosen to paint a new mural located on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St, across from City Hall.

Titled Arches, the concept of the mural is to show the viewer the time periods through the arches. Gustafson will paint the mural in June with an unveiling planned in early July.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to announce plans for 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave during QC Farmers’ Market hours (8AM-12PM) on the second Saturday of each month, June through October.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom! will be held on July 3, 2025. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.