DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 14, 2021) It's been FAR too long since our great friend LOLO played the Quad Cities, but she will be back at the barn August 28, for a Codfish Hollow show that must not be missed! She will be joined by Desert Noises and some other special guests for what promises to be a truly epic night. Tickets are on sale this FRIDAY, June 18, 10AM Central.

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (June 14, 2021) — Iowa Wesleyan University is very proud of all of its graduates and wants to say congratulations to the 92 May graduates. The Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters were unique and held many changes, but these 92 graduates still persevered and were determined to graduate from IW during these uncertain times.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (June 14, 2021) — With their backs against a potential second series loss of the season, the Quad Cities River Bandits topped the Peoria Chiefs 8-4 on Sunday afternoon to take half of the six-game set and depart Dozer Park winners of back-to-back ballgames.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — Augustana College has joined more than 340 colleges and universities in the COVID-19 College Challenge, a White House initiative to get 70% of the adult population vaccinated by July 4.

President Steve Bahls signed the College Challenge on behalf of Augustana.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — The Quad City Storm will open the 2021-2022 season Friday October 15, 2021, at the TaxSlayer Center. The game will be the first for the Storm since Sunday March 8, 2020, and will end a 505 day stretch without professional hockey in the Quad Cities.

The Storm’s full home schedule, opponents, road schedule and promotional schedule will all be announced later this Summer.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $294,500 in grant funding for 48 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for operating support along with the traditional funding areas of capital and program expenses.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 11, 2021) — The 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 15, 10AM. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates!

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Atalissa, IA

Willis Barr

Bettendorf, IA

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — Despite getting the tying and go-ahead runs into scoring position in the ninth, the Quad Cities River Bandits were held off by the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday as they lost their second-straight game by a score of 4-3.

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 11, 2021) — Wartburg College has recognized 494 students who were named the 2021 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Those honored were:

Trinity Borland of Bettendorf

Amber Brewer of Blue Grass

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 11, 2021) — The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2021 scholarships to ten area students and members of the credit union. These ten future leaders were selected to receive $1,000 each to help get one step closer to achieving their academic goals.

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