29 Jun 2026

Bike Tour Benefits Bikes for Tykes

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will host a “Christmas in July” bike tour on Sunday, July 12. Both QCBC members and members of the public are welcome to take part in the tour.

The tour will begin at Front Street Brewery’s taproom at the Freight House in Davenport at 11:30AM, though you are welcome to begin riding after then. The event will end at about 5PM.

25 Jun 2026

Scott Maess of Rock Island, Illinois, Places at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

By Abbey Bobzin

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA (June 25, 2026) — Team Illinois is off to a fantastic start at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Halfway through the weeklong competition, the delegation’s overall medal count is:

17 Jun 2026

Chris Simpson Dominates Hell Tour’s Return to West Liberty

By Jordan DeLucia

WEST LIBERTY, IOWA (June 17, 2026) — Winning is always big, but winning in your home state means even more.

That’s exactly what Chris Simpson accomplished Tuesday night at West Liberty Raceway, leading all thirty laps of the main event in DIRTcar Summer Nationals’ return to the historic ½-mile oval after more than thirty years away.

“To come to Iowa and set fast time, win your heat, and I don’t think I had to pass a car all night — can’t beat that,” he said.

21 May 2026

Field of Dreams Announces Gary Dolphin Press Box Naming Opportunity at New Ballpark

By Ellen Goodmann Miller

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — “Bring It Home” capital campaign leaders have announced a special naming initiative honoring legendary Iowa broadcaster Gary Dolphin at the new Field of Dreams ballpark currently under construction in Dyersville, Iowa.

As part of the effort, the ballpark’s press box will be named in recognition of Dolphin’s decades of contributions to Iowa athletics, broadcasting, and communities across the state.

14 May 2026

TOMRV Registration Still Open

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 14, 2026) Registration remains open for the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a popular and iconic two-day ride sponsored by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club.

TOMRV (pronounced “TOM-Rahv”) will take place the weekend of June 6-7. The TOMRV route will take cyclists along the Mississippi River Valley, with an overnight stop in Dubuque. This year’s TOMRV route will be in Iowa only, due to construction on the Illinois side.

12 May 2026

Major Campaign Announcement at Field of Dreams Movie Site Featuring Governor Kim Reynolds

By Ellen Goodmann Miller

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — A special announcement related to the continued momentum of the “Bring It Home” campaign will take place at the Field of Dreams Movie Site (28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, Iowa) on Thursday May 14, 12:30PM. The event will mark a significant milestone in the effort to preserve, expand, and enhance one of America’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

11 May 2026

Quad Cities Bicycle Club Sponsors Ride of Silence

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will sponsor the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 20.

07 May 2026

Quad City Ice Eagles Youth Hockey and Quad City Blues and Lady Blues High-School Hockey to the Quad City Junior Storm

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2026) — The Quad City Storm and Quad City Hockey Association is excited to announce an expanded partnership that features a rebranding of the Quad City Ice Eagles youth hockey and Quad City Blues and Lady Blues high-school hockey to the Quad City Junior Storm. The change was approved by the QCHA board at Monday’s QCHA meeting.

04 May 2026

Quad Cities Bicycle Club/Bike to Work Week Activities

By Paul Levesque

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 4, 2026) — The Quad Cities community is invited to participate in Bike to Work Week, taking place from May 11 to May 15. Cities and community organizations, in partnership with the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, are encouraging commuters to swap their cars for bicycles, in order to promote healthier lifestyles, a greener future, and more livable communities.

04 May 2026

Bettendorf High School Names Ben Uker as Head Coach of Boys Wrestling Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 4, 2026) — Bettendorf High School Activities Director Zach Shay is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Uker as the new Head Coach of the Bettendorf Wrestling program pending School Board approval. Coach Uker brings an exceptional background of competitive success, high-level coaching experience, and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the mat.

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