28 Feb 2020

Quad Cities Erg Showdown 03/01

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — Rowers of all ages (beginning in Kindergarten) and all skill levels, from Des Moines to Chicago, will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. Rowers will compete in the Jr 2k, Jr Lightweight, Jr Novice 2k, several 4x500 meter races, and much more. It promises to be an exciting day.

The event is free and open to the public. Snacks will be available for purchase.

First race, 8:30 a.m.  Last race, 2:30 p.m.

23 Jan 2020

Athletes to Celebrate Sports in Dubuque This Weekend, January 24-26

By Cory Kennedy

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 23, 2020) — Athletes from around the state will compete in Dubuque this weekend, January 24-26, celebrating the 2020 Winter Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual. Competitions will be held in 10 events at 11 venues throughout the Dubuque community.

22 Jan 2020

Bandits Now Accepting Valentine’s Day Dinner Reservations

By Joe Kubly

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 22, 2020) — This Valentine’s Day, Modern Woodmen Park will be transformed into the most romantic place in the Quad Cities. Treat your special someone to a private, candle-lit dinner for two accented by one of America’s most picturesque backdrops: The beautifully illuminated Centennial Bridge overlooking the mighty Mississippi River.

22 Jan 2020

Honor a Loved One Who Has Fought Cancer at The Storm’s Paint The Ice Event

By Brian Rothenberger

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2020) — Tuesday, January 28, the TaxSlayer Center will be open to the public from 10AM–7PM for the Storm’s Hockey Fights Cancer Ice Painting. Quad Citizens are encouraged to come to the arena to paint on the ice the names of loved ones who have fought cancer in the color that symbolizes the cancer they fought. Painting is free and the Storm will be providing paint, brushes and everything needed for painting names on the ice. 

22 Jan 2020

Storm Announce Game Reschedule Date

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 21, 2020) — The Storm game that was cancelled Saturday January 11, 2020 as a result of a winter storm has been rescheduled to April 1, 2020. The game will be played against the Peoria Rivermen at 6PM at the TaxSlayer Center. 

17 Jan 2020

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo Returns 01/17 and 01/18 to The TaxSlayer Center

By Lindsey Lobur

 

16 Jan 2020

National Skating Month: Skate With Us Event, Saturday, 1/18/20, 3:15-5:15PM

By Tori Tebbitt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — “Ice is Nice” says the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities (FSCQC). A special public session is set for Saturday, January 18, to recognize US Figure Skating Associations (USFSA)’s National Skating Month at The River’s Edge, 700 W River Drive, in Davenport, Iowa. The “Skate with Us” ice session from 3:15-5:15PM provides a chance for the public to learn more about skating opportunities in the Quad Cities.

08 Jan 2020

Storm, RIAFCU Give Back To Honor Flight of the Quad Cities

By Brian Rothenberger

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 8, 2020) — Yesterday, the Storm and RIA Federal Credit Union presented a check in the amount of $4525 to Honor Flight of The Quad Cities. The money was raised through the Storm’s Nickelodeon Night game on December 27 and a game worn Ninja Turtle jersey auction, both of which were sponsored by RIA Federal Credit Union.

07 Jan 2020

Connor Fries Named Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Player Of The Week

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 7, 2020) — Storm forward Connor Fries has been named the SPHL’s Warrior "Player of the Week.’  It is the first player of the week honor for a Storm player in franchise history. Per the SPHL:

"The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that Connor Fries of the Quad City Storm was named the Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Week for December 30-January 5."

20 Dec 2019

River Bandits to Host Charity Hot Stove Dinner January 29

By Joseph Kubly

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 20, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits announced today they will be hosting their inaugural Charity Hot Stove Dinner on Wednesday, January 29, 5:30-8PM, at Modern Woodmen Park. The evening will consist of dinner and a silent auction and will feature an address from keynote speaker, Dayton Moore, General Manager for the Kansas City Royals. All proceeds will benefit the Genesis Philanthropy’s Family Connects program. Tickets are required.

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