29 Sep 2025

Will Carius, Former Monmouth All-American, Quad Cities Native, Hits Game-Winner to Send Levice to Champions League

By Nathan Baliva

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 29, 2025) — Former Monmouth College men's basketball All-American, Will Carius, drained a turnaround three-pointer at the buzzer in double overtime on Thursday to send Slovakian team Patrioti Levice into Europe's Champions League for the first time ever.

04 Sep 2025

Vets Hit the Links at Warriors in Motion (WIM) Golf Event

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (September 4, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) hosted a one-day Warriors in Motion® (WIM) golf event at Windham Golf Club on Wednesday, September 3.

Nine veterans traveled to Windham and met at the golf club at 9:30AM. ASF staff and Windham Golf Club professional Jesse Muller welcomed the warriors and led them to the driving range, where they had a chance to loosen up, work on their swings, and gauge the distance each club provides.

01 Sep 2025

Quad City Storm: Single Game Tickets on Sale

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 1, 2025) — Single game tickets for the 2025-2026 Quad City Storm regular season are on sale now. As of 10AM CT September 1, Storm fans can purchase tickets for all 29 regular season Storm games at QuadCityStorm.com, Ticketmaster.com, and the Vibrant Arena Box Office. Normal box office hours resume Tuesday September 2.

11 Aug 2025

Registration Open for Tour of the Heartland

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 11, 2025) — Registration is now open for the Tour of the Heartland, an annual bicycle ride that gives participants a chance to “Choose Your Challenge.”

22 Jul 2025

Quad Cities Scores Major Win with 2028 NCAA Wrestling Championship Selection

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 22, 2025) — The NCAA has awarded the Division III Wrestling Championships to the Quad Cities for the 2027-28 season. The championship, hosted by Visit Quad Cities in partnership with Augustana College, will take place March 10-11, 2028, at Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois. Early projections show the championship is expected to generate nearly $1 million in direct economic impact for the Quad Cities region.

07 Jul 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation to Host Warriors in Motion Triathlon Event

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (July 7, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will welcome ten injured military veterans next week for its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) triathlon event, which includes hiking, cycling, and kayaking. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July 10.

John Vacca, a proud US Army veteran, is looking forward to challenging himself, despite having lost a limb.

01 Jul 2025

"Christmas in July" Bike Tour Benefits Bikes for Tykes

By Paul Levesque

CORALVILLE, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — You’ll have fun with your friends while supporting a good cause by taking part in the “Christmas in July” Bike Tour hosted by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club on Sunday, July 13.

The tour is open to everyone, both QCBC members and members of the public. It begins and ends at Front Street Brewery’s taproom at the Freight House in Davenport at noon and covers about ten miles. The ride should finish at about 4PM.

25 Jun 2025

The Fifth Year of The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF)'s Adaptive Skateboard Camps Begin This Weekend

By James Mitchell

ASF skateboard coach Johnny O'Connor (right) gives a student hand-on training

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (June 25, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will host the first of six adaptive skateboard camps Saturday, June 28.

02 Jun 2025

Iowa Raptors FC to Host Press Conference at Alliant Energy Powerhouse June 12, 11AM

By Carlos Taylor

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — Iowa Raptors FC is pleased to announce a formal press conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 11AM, at the Alliant PowerHouse front entrance near the ticketing booth.

The event will feature remarks from Carlos Taylor, the club’s current General Manager, along with select players and key staff members.

30 May 2025

Make-A-Wish Iowa Announces Wishes on Deck: An All-Star Softball Game Making Iowa Wishes Come True Will Take Place in Iowa Falls

By Sara Engelhart

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (May 30, 2025) — Make-A-Wish® Iowa is excited to announce that Wishes on Deck: An All-Star Softball Game Making Iowa Wishes Come True will take place Sunday, June 22, at the Legion Field, located just west of the National Guard Armory at 217 Georgetown Road, Iowa Falls.

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