31 May 2017

East Moline's Perry Earns All-America Honors for UW-Whitewater Track and Field

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WI (05/31/2017)-- Levi Perry, a native of East Moline, Ill., graduate of United Township High School South and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater track and field program, was one of 14 Warhawks (seven men, seven women) to combine for 21 All-America accolades over the weekend at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Men

26 May 2017

Iowa Public Television Presents 2017 Girls State Soccer Championships

By Susan Ramsey
Johnston, Iowa - Iowa Public Television is proud to be the home for Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Championships. The 2017 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Soccer Championships at the James W. Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines will be broadcast LIVE on statewide Iowa Public Television. Teams from across the state will compete for their respective class titles. Live coverage as follows: Saturday, June 10 11:00 a.m.     Class 1A 1:30 p.m.     Class 2A 4:00 p.m.     Class 3A
26 May 2017

Special Olympics Iowa Honors Athletes, Coach and Family of the Year at Summer Games

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Special Olympics Iowa honored its Outstanding Athlete, Coach and Family of the Year award winners during the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies presented by Hy-Vee May 25 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum. The Scott Bryant Unsung Hero Award was also presented to recognize an individual dedicated to the Law Enforcement Torch Run program.
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year – Katie Stephan, Dubuque
24 May 2017

BANDITS BLOW OUT CHIEFS FOR THIRD SRAIGHT WIN

By Connor Onion

Five River Bandits record multi-hit games in 11-1 win

DAVENPORT, Iowa – After an hour rain delay to start the night, the Bandits blew out the visiting Peoria Chiefs 11-1 on a cool night at Modern Woodmen Park. Rodrigo Ayarza drove in four runs and Carmen Benedetti reached base in all five plate appearances for Quad Cities.

24 May 2017

Live coverage of Chasson Randle’s Dream Big Youth Camp

By Ken Jacoby

QCSportsNet.com will be live Friday, June 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

QCSportsNet.com, the leading provider of high school sports play-by-play in the Quad Cities, is set to bring listeners live coverage of Chasson’s Dream Big Youth Camp, featuring the 2011 Illinois Mr. Basketball, former Rock Island High School star and current New York Knicks player Chasson Randle.

23 May 2017

Scott County Park Pool Ribbon Cutting & Tour

By Amber Sullivan

The Scott County Conservation Board and County Board of Supervisors will be conducting a joint ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the final construction phase of a multi-year renovation of the Scott County Park Pool.

The Conservation Board would like to take this opportunity to show their appreciation and recognition for all the funding, support, and hard work that has gone into this unique renovation project.

18 May 2017

Ames and Iowa State Welcome Athletes, Volunteers for Annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – More than 2,500 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 1,500 volunteers are set to converge on the campus of Iowa State University for the 33rd Annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games May 25-27. Events begin Thursday, May 25 with the Torch Run Final Leg bringing the Flame of Hope from downtown Des Moines to Hilton Coliseum for the Opening Ceremonies presented by Hy-Vee beginning at 7 p.m.
18 May 2017

BANDITS POWER THROUGH DELAY, SWEEP BEES

By Connor Onion

Valdez, Perez team up on the mound for 6-3 Bandits win

17 May 2017

$50,000-WINNING SCRATCH TICKET SOLD IN BETTENDORF

By Kevin Kirkpatrick

Rock Island, Ill. Woman Claims Big Prize In ‘Super Crossword’ Scratch Game

CLIVE, Iowa – A $50,000-winning Iowa Lottery scratch ticket was sold last week in Bettendorf.

Debbie Steele of Rock Island, Ill. claimed the 21st of 43 top prizes of $50,000 available in the lottery’s “Super Crossword” scratch game.

17 May 2017

Augustana Night at Wrigley Field

By Kelly Noack

Dear alumni, parents and friends,

Join us for Augustana Night at Wrigley Field on July 23 or Aug. 16!

On both dates, the fun starts at 5 p.m. at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar, 3540 North Clark St., for a pre-game reception, hearty appetizers and a cash bar. Games begin at 7:05 p.m.

On Sunday, July 23, the World Champion Chicago Cubs will take on the St. Louis Cardinals. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, it will be the Cubs vs. the Cincinnati Reds.

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