27 Feb 2019

Erg Showdown — Indoor Rowing Challenge this Saturday

By Jill A Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — This Saturday, March 2, 2019, rowers of all ages and all skill levels, from Des Moines to Chicago, will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. The indoor rowing challenge which is hosted by Rivermont Collegiate in partnership with Y Quad Cities Rowing will be in the gym on the Rivermont campus. More than 100 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.

26 Feb 2019

Alex Basey Signed To 3-Game Tryout Contract

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2019) — Defenseman Alex Basey has been added to the Quad City Storm roster on a three-game tryout contract. Basey is a native of Oshawa, Ontario and is in his second year of professional hockey. He has spent the majority of both seasons with FHL Danville.

The Storm are in action tomorrow night at 6:30 for their first ever matchup with the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs! Get your tickets at QuadCityStorm.com.

26 Feb 2019

Quad City Storm Weekly Agenda, 02/25/19

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2019) —

Tuesday 2/26:   6:30PM — Roanoke Railyard Dawgs vs Quad City Storm

Thursday 2/28: 10AM-12PM — Team Skate (open to media)

Friday 3/1:        7PM — Roanoke Railyard Dawgs vs Quad City Storm

Saturday 3/2:    7PM — Roanoke Railyard Dawgs vs Quad City Storm

Sunday 3/3:       3:05PM — Quad City Storm vs Peoria Rivermen

* indicates times subject to change.

23 Feb 2019

Two Experienced Racing Promoters to Guide 2019 Events at Davenport Speedway

By Phil Roberts

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Two experienced racing promoters will direct more than 20 weekly and special event race dates this season at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds’ Davenport Speedway. That’s according to fairgrounds general manager Shawn Loter, who released the 2019 racing schedule.

22 Feb 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Tornado in a Jar and Keeping a Healthy Smile with Miss Shannon

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (February 21, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum", is storming into March with a whirlwind of activities. Learn about tornados with a fun project on WOW Wednesday. Then, learn how to keep a healthy smile with Miss Shannon at Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular admission or museum membership. Also save the date for the egg-cellent annual Omelet Breakfast at the Discovery Center on Sunday, March 24.

21 Feb 2019

Bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Leadership Announced for the 116th Congress

By Outfitter Wire

WASHINGTON DC (February 21, 2019) — During the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) Annual Changing of the Guard Dinner on February 12, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) leaders from the last Congress officially passed the torch to new House and Senate CSC leadership for the 116th Congress.

20 Feb 2019

Brandon Wahlin Claimed Off Waivers

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 20, 2019) — The Quad City Storm has claimed forward Brandon Wahlin off of waivers ahead of this weekend’s three-game road trip versus Knoxville and Evansville.

Wahlin played in 24 games this season with the Knoxville Ice Bears and recorded four goals and nine assists after beginning the year in FHL Watertown. He is a third-year pro and a native of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

16 Feb 2019

Spring Break Activities for Young People at the Davenport Public Library: Dinosaur Party, Wapsi Reptiles, Tower Building, and St Patrick’s Day Crafts

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Does Spring Break have your family bored? Bring the family to the Davenport Library for special Spring Break Activities!

March 11th at 2:00PM, the Fairmount branch wants you to join a Dino Party! Love dinos? Come to our prehistoric celebration. We'll do the Dinosaur March, make fossils, and have Jurassic snacks and games. All ages welcome!

16 Feb 2019

Iowa Public Television Presents 2019 Girls State Basketball Championships

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Coverage of Iowa girls' high-school championships continues, as teams from across the state take to the court for the 2019 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Basketball Championships. Coverage of each class title game will take place at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.

15 Feb 2019

2018 Runners of the Year Reveal Their Reasons for Success

By Cal Murdock

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Runablaze Iowa team athletes are sponsored by: GOLD ($1,000+ yearly contribution) — Bix 7, Dam to Dam, Fitness Sports, Fleet Feet (Davenport), IMT Des Moines Marathon, GetMeRegistered and Living History Farms Race, RipRoar Events (DAM to DSM)

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