02 Feb 2026

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) Approves Three-Year Contract for Prairie Meadows Mixed Meet

By Jon Moss

ALTOONA, IOWA (February 2, 2026) — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved a new three-year racing contract on January 15 between Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (IA HBPA) and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA).

12 Jan 2026

Winter Kids' Camp January 31 + February 1

By The Raptors Report

SOLON, IOWA (January 12, 2026) — Hey kids (and parents!), want to take your soccer skills to the next level? The Raptors' winter Kids' Camp is now open for registration!

You'll get an hour and a half of instruction from your favorite men's and women's Raptors players on the turf at the Alliant Energy Power House.

Each participant will also receive a free Raptors t-shirt, and a ticket to see your new friends play in that night's game!

12 Jan 2026

Quad City Storm Returns to Vibrant Arena January 16 for Country Night, Presented by Birdies for Charity

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 12, 2026) — The Quad City Storm defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers Friday and Sunday at Vibrant Arena for their second consecutive series win. The win was also the Storm’s eighth in its last ten games on home ice.

The Storm returns to Vibrant Arena Friday, January 16, for Country Night, presented by Birdies for Charity. The first 1000 fans in attendance receive a free replica jersey and fans can enjoy $1 seltzers throughout the night!

05 Jan 2026

Quad City Storm Rebranding to the Quad City Fire Quackers, So Come Celebrate

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2026) — The Quad City Storm won its weekend series against the Evansville Thunderbolts with a road victory Friday and home victory Sunday.

Netminder Zane Steeves recorded both victories making 32 saves on 33 shots Friday and 33 saves on 34 shots Sunday.

Friday night in Evansville, Nick McHugh started the scoring for the Storm with a powerplay goal; his first of the season.

29 Dec 2025

East Moline BMX Hosts 2026 World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Events

By Kayla Morath

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2025) — A reminder that East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes the World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup Qualifying Events from Thursday, January 1, through Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. The event is free and open to spectators.

23 Dec 2025

Quad City Storm's Schedule December 26-27

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — The Quad City Storm took three of six possible points on its three-game road trip, capping off the weekend with a 4-2 win over the Macon Mayhem. The win for the Storm was its fifth in the month of December and the team has now tallied points in six of its last seven games.

23 Dec 2025

Quad City Deckmate Dancers Announce 2026 Try-Outs Under New Head Coach Taylor Vrchoticky

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are excited to announce try-outs for the 2026 season of the Deckmate Dancers, under the direction of newly-hired Head Coach Taylor Vrchoticky. Prospective dancers are invited to showcase their talent on January 11, 12-4PM, at Vibrant Arena.

10 Dec 2025

Yahoo Sports Network Adds Live Indoor Football League Games to Growing Programming Slate

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2025) — Yahoo Sports, C15 Studio, and the Indoor Football League (IFL) are teaming up to bring live football broadcasts to Yahoo Sports Network, the new streaming TV channel available on leading FAST services and 

08 Dec 2025

Quad City Storms' Weekend of Games, December 12 and 14

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — The Quad City Storm has split its two-game road series with the Knoxville Ice Bears and has now won two of its last three games ahead of the upcoming three-game homestand at Vibrant Arena at The MARK.

On Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, the Storm battle the Birmingham Bulls for the first time this season. Friday is Rock n’ Roll Night, featuring a post-game concert by Saints of Sabbath; one of the country’s premiere Black Sabbath cover bands.

13 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Schedule Release

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2025) — The Indoor Football League released the full 2026 league schedule on Thursday, and the Quad City Steamwheelers will open the new campaign on the road as they travel to Indiana for a Week 1 meeting with the Fishers Freight on Saturday, March 14. The match-up marks the first of two contests between the clubs this season, with the Freight making their long-awaited trip to the Quad Cities in July.

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