11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner opens Illinois State Fair

By Laurel Patrick

Ribbon cutting starts showcase of agricultural achievements by generations of Illinois families

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 10, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner opened the 2017 Illinois State Fair today with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.

11 Aug 2017

TORO-HERNANDEZ NAMED ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF JULY

By Connor Onion
Utility player hit .315 between Short-A Tri-City and Class-A Quad Cities  
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- River Bandits utility player Abraham Toro-Hernandez has been named the Houston Astros' Minor League Player of the Month for July. The Astros' player development department made the announcement Thursday, also announcing former River Bandit Rogelio Armenteros as the pitcher of the month.  
11 Aug 2017

BANDITS WIN NINTH STRAIGHT

By Connor Onion

One-run win hands Bandits series opener in Cedar Rapids

 

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The River Bandits beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 7-6 on Thursday night at Perfect Game Field. Troy Sieber and Abraham Toro-Hernandez hit back-to-back jacks in the fifth. Jesus Balaguer earned the win out of relief.

10 Aug 2017

Tucci Brings Distinctive Voice to World Series of Drag Racing

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - It's a "Beeeauuutiful Smoky Burnout" at the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts.

10 Aug 2017

BANDITS BLANK BELOIT FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT WIN

By Jake Levy
Daz Cameron powers Bandits to longest win streak of the season
 
08 Aug 2017

BANDITS WIN 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH STRAIGHT GAMES

By Connor Onion

BANDITS NEARLY NO-HIT SNAPPERS

Blanco, Sandoval combine to carry no-no into ninth

03 Aug 2017

BANDITS WIN SEASON SERIES OVER COUGARS

By Connor Onion

Quad Cities edges Kane County 6-3 in final meeting

GENEVA, Illinois – The River Bandits beat the Kane County Cougars 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field in the final regular season meeting of 2017. Carson LaRue earned his 11th win, tying him for the Midwest League lead. Troy Sieber went 3-for-3 and reached base five times.

02 Aug 2017

Model A Cars and Trucks are coming to the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

Throwback Saturday features over 80 Model A Vehicles

AMANA, Iowa- Throwback Saturday is set for August 19, 2017 in the Amana Colonies and will feature over 80 Model A Vehicles as part of the festivities.  An entire street will be temporarily closed for part of the day as the Model A cars and trucks take over that section of the village.  The cars will be on display from approximately 10am to 3pm. 

02 Aug 2017

Lineup Coming Together for World Series of Drag Racing, Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - World champions, record-holders and several exotic racing machines highlight the lineup for the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, to be held on Aug. 25-27 at Cordova International Raceway.

02 Aug 2017

FAITHFUL IOWA STATE FAIRGOERS TO BE RECOGNIZED

By Lyle Kreps

Attendees Who Have Not Missed A Single Day in 40 Years To Be Honored JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 26,2017) - Stockman's Inn, in conjunction with the Iowa State Fair, will hold a ceremony on Sunday, August 20, 2017 beginning at 11:30 am to acknowledge and recognize those persons who have attended the Iowa State Fair every day for the last forty (40) years or more.

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