27 Jul 2017

OUTDOOR RECREATION A CRITICAL PLAYER IN IOWA’S ECONOMY, GENERATING $8.7 BILLION IN CONSUMER SPENDING ANNUALLY AND DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTING 83,000 JOBS

By Bethany Mousseau

BOULDER, Colo. – JULY 26, 2017 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the state-by-state Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, which demonstrates the powerful impact that outdoor recreation has on Iowa’s economy.

Today’s report shows that the outdoor recreation economy in Iowa directly contributes 83,000 jobs and annually generates $8.7 billion in consumer spending and contributing $649 million in state and local tax revenue.

26 Jul 2017

World Series of Drag Racing, Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, Just One Month Away

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - It's only a month away for the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, on Aug. 25-27 at Cordova International Raceway and plenty of great tickets are still available.

26 Jul 2017

MAYWEATHER vs. MCGREGOR - Coming to U.S. Movie Theaters LIVE on Sat., 8/26

By Fathom Events
The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC® superstar “The Notorious” Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S. movie theaters. “MAYWEATHER vs.
25 Jul 2017

BANDITS CLOSE HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO LOONS

By Connor Onion

Blanco’s strong outing not enough in 2-1 defeat

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The River Bandits fell to the Great Lakes Loons 2-1 on Monday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park. Josh Rojas delivered the only RBI for the Bandits with a single in the first. Leo Crawford earned the win on the mound for the Loons.

25 Jul 2017

Quad Cities River Bandits Groundskeeper Wins 'Stars and Stripes' Mowing Pattern Contest

By Andy Tabor

(LAWRENCE, Kan.) – Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) – the organization for 2,600 men and women professionals overseeing sports fields worldwide and critical to athlete safety – has declared Andrew Marking winner of the “Stars and Stripes” mowing pattern contest.

25 Jul 2017

ROJAS NAMED MIDWEST LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

By Jake Levy
Josh Rojas is first Player of the Week and second Bandits weekly award of 2017
 
24 Jul 2017

New Thrills at the 2017 Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (07/24/2017) (readMedia)-- Discover all of the new exciting thrills at the Iowa State Fair August 10-20. From new amusement rides, to new food on a stick and the celebration of the Butter Cow, the Iowa State Fair has something for everyone.

2017 Butter Cow Companions

24 Jul 2017

Golfing For Great Healthcare At Genesis

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 24, 2016 – Every shot of the 23rd annual Genesis Foundation Pro-Am Challenge will have an impact on the future of health services in the region.

Proceeds from the annual event on Monday, Aug. 28 will help support nursing education and healthcare needs in the communities served by Genesis. Among those local needs is Flu-Free Quad Cities, the free seasonal influenza vaccination program in the region.

24 Jul 2017

Weekend Results for the Quad Cities River Bandits

By Connor Onion

LOONS SEVENTH INNING RALLY DOWNS BANDITS

Loons win sets up rubber match Monday

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The River Bandits fell to the Great Lakes Loons 6-3 on Sunday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Ronnie Dawson collected two hits in the loss. Dustin May earned the win on the mound.

21 Jul 2017

BANDITS DROP ONE-RUN AFFAIR TO LANSING

By Connor Onion

Lansing’s three-run seventh inning downs Quad Cities

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The River Bandits fell to the Lansing Lugnuts 3-2 on Thursday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Josh Rojas hit his third home run in two nights. Rodrigo Orozco drove in two runs with a double and made a game-clinching diving catch to seal the Lugnuts win.

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