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.

24 Apr 2026

"Field of Dreams" Movie Site Announces “If You Build It” High School Series as First Event in New Professional Ballpark

By John Sutter

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Field of Dreams Movie Site will officially open its newly-constructed professional ballpark with the inaugural If You Build It high-school series, a six-date showcase celebrating area high-school baseball and the next generation of players stepping onto one of baseball’s most iconic stages.

24 Apr 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers, Youth Jersey Night, April 26, 3PM Kick-Off

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are BACK at home and ready for a showdown with the Jacksonville Sharks for Youth Jersey Night, presented by Crawford Company, and this is one you cannot afford to miss.

This is more than just a game — it’s one of the GREATEST family events in the Quad Cities, and it’s happening right now.

20 Apr 2026

Registration Now Open for Local Cycling Event, Courage Ride

By Scott Appleget

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — What began as a tribute to one young man has grown into a powerful driver of cancer research at UI Health Care.

Courage Ride returns for its 22nd year on Saturday, August 8, continuing its mission to fund sarcoma research at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and showing how a local event can make a national impact.

01 Apr 2026

Quad City Storm Returns to Home Ice Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, to Face the Huntsville Havoc for the Final Two Games

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2026) — The Storm split its weekend road series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers, dropping game one Friday and bouncing back for a two/one shoot-out victory Saturday. The win propelled the Storm back into the eighth and final SPHL play-off spot ahead of the final weekend of the regular season. The Storm returns to home ice this weekend to face off against the Huntsville Havoc for the final two games of the regular season.

01 Apr 2026

Iowa Lottery Doubles Down with High Limit Racing’s Return To Iowa

By High Limit Racing

MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 1, 2026) — When Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing returns to the state of Iowa this summer, Iowa Lottery will ensure there are winners both on and off the race track.

25 Mar 2026

Tour of the Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV) Registration Now Open

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2026) — Registration is now open for the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a popular and iconic two-day ride sponsored by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club.

03 Mar 2026

Quad City Return to Home Ice Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, to Face Fayetteville Marksmen

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2026) — The Storm won two of its three games over the weekend to maintain position in the eighth and final SPHL play-off spot. The team returns to home ice Friday and Saturday to face off against the Fayetteville Marksmen.

Friday’s game is Star Wars Night, featuring specialty Mandalorian themed jerseys and Star Wars characters in costume on the concourse.

23 Feb 2026

Quad City Storm Splitting Its Road Series Versus the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2026) — The Quad City Storm split its road series versus the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs in strange fashion. Following an uncharacteristic eight/zip loss on Friday, the Storm answered back with an eight/one win Saturday. Forward Devin Sanders tied an SPHL league record with five goals in the game and now holds the Storm’s single game goal record. Zane Steeves recorded the win in net.

17 Feb 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers Set to Report for Training Camp on February 26; 2026 Season Kicks Off in March

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are set to officially begin preparations for the 2026 season as players report to training camp on February 26. With a renewed focus and high expectations, the organization is eager to build toward another exciting year of indoor football in the Quad Cities.

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