18 Aug 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Declares Today “Solar Day in Iowa”

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has declared August 18 as “Solar Day in Iowa.” To celebrate, solar-industry leaders and supporters gathered today for “Solar Day at the Iowa State Fair” for a live reading of the Governor’s proclamation by Lieutenant Gov Adam Gregg.

18 Aug 2021

Main Menu — Genealogy: A Beginner's Workshop at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 18, 2021) — The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center invites you to begin your study of family history by attending a six-week class in person or virtually on Thursdays, September 2 through October 7, 2021, at 1PM, either online via Zoom or in-person at Main (321 Main St).

18 Aug 2021

New Downtown Rock Island Mural-Unveiling Kicks Off Alternating Currents Festival

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2021) — The unveiling of a new mural in Downtown Rock Island, inspired by a Rock Island High School student’s award-winning artwork, will serve as the official kick-off to this year’s Alternating Currents festival August 19-22 in the Quad Cities.

What: Ceremony unveiling the mural by young artist Riley Jones

When: 3:45-4:45PM, Thursday, August 19

18 Aug 2021

Lofitn Launches Grand Slam in Bandits’ Sixtieth Win (8/17 Recap)

By Kyle Kercheval

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (August 18, 2021) — The Quad Cities River Bandits became just the second team in High-A to reach sixty wins on the season as they secured their fifth-straight victory against the South Bend Cubs on Tuesday night, taking game one of the six-game set 9-2 at Four Winds Field.

16 Aug 2021

Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorder Presentation at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2021) — September is National Recovery Month! Join Prevention Specialists from the Center for Alcohol and Drug Services Inc on Wednesday, September 1, 6:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) to learn more about the struggles individuals with Substance Use Disorder face and how you can help make a difference.

16 Aug 2021

Sculpture Dedication, Performance Planned for September 9, 2021

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (August 16, 2021) — For those who regularly drive on Mulberry Avenue, monitoring progress of the sculpture installation and landscape project at the Muscatine Art Center has become a minor pastime this summer.

16 Aug 2021

Quad City Arts Presents the 48th Season of the Visiting Artist Series

By Quad City Arts

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2021) — Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series is so excited to present nine artists from across the US for in-person outreach activities for students.

16 Aug 2021

Claire Benisch of Rock Island, Illinois, Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (August 16, 2021) — Claire Elise Benisch of Rock Island, Illinois, was among 676 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises August 13 and 14.

Benisch earned a Master of Science from the Office of Graduate Studies.

16 Aug 2021

Alternating Currents Festival Features 120+ Performances Across Downtown Quad Cities

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2021) — The 2021 Alternating Currents festival will showcase 120+ live performances, film screenings and art-related events from Thursday to Sunday, August 19-22, at more than 30 venues across three Downtown Quad Cities: Davenport, Rock Island and Moline.

16 Aug 2021

Quad City Storm Press Release

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2021) — The Quad City Storm has signed defenseman Kyle Pouncy to a training-camp contract.  Pouncy is a native of Kamloops, British Columbia and played last season for ECHL Wichita and FPHL Carolina before ending the season with the SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears. Pouncy was a four-year starter at Northland College and was named assistant captain during his final two seasons.

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