25 Aug 2022

Patriot Hunts Riverfest Coming to LeClaire

By Cindy Bruhn

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — LeClaire, Iowa, will host Patriot Hunts Riverfest, a special event to benefit Patriot Hunts, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Wendy Bloomingdale and Annette Black, co-chairs of the Patriot Hunts Riverfest, have organized a family-friendly day with free admission starting with the Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8-10AM, at the south end of the Levee. Registration starts at 7:45AM.

18 Aug 2022

Niabi Bobby and the Wild West Train Ambush Come to Niabi

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2022) — Join us at the Niabi Zoo this Saturday (August 20) for our exciting Train Ambush. Help the zoo raise money to bring new and exciting exhibits to the Zoo by heading off the local “Paws” at the pass! Fun and educational for the whole family. All proceeds will be used to help support improvements at Niabi.

10 Aug 2022

Niabi Zoo Receives Illinois State Tourism Grant for New Painted Dog Exhibit

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 10, 2022) — The Niabi Zoo is pleased and excited to announce being named a recipient of the prestigious Illinois State Tourism grant. The grant will fund our new Painted Dog exhibit, an important component in our Niabi Zoo Masterplan. The total grant award is 233,000 dollars, and will cover almost half of the cost of the exhibit.

28 Jun 2022

Living Lands and Waters' Volunteers Honored on National Canoe Day

By Navarro Canoe Co

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 28, 2022) — Since 1996, Chad Pregracke and his Living Lands and Waters organization have picked up millions of pounds of litter and debris from Midwest rivers. That has taken thousands of volunteers and an impressive fleet of tows, barges, and jon boats.

18 Nov 2021

Returning Seasonal Routes Boost Traffic at QC Airport

By Ashleigh Davis

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2021) — The Quad Cities International Airport recorded its highest number of passengers since the pandemic began reaching 51,623 travelers in October. The return of seasonal routes through Allegiant Air are a contributing factor to a strong month.

08 Sep 2021

5K Walk and Run to Raise Funds for Mississippi River Trail

By Tara Flesch

PRINCETON, IOWA (September 8, 2021) — Princeton Recreation Trails is hosting their 8th annual 5K Walk and Run, “I’m running to raise money for the Mississippi River Trail and to eat ice cream,” says Tara Flesch, Race Director. “We are partnering with Community Visioning volunteers to encourage residents and visitors to provide input on concept designs and Scouts will be downtown selling ice cream and popcorn!”

21 Apr 2021

Quad Cities International Airport Sees Highest Volume of Travelers Since March 2020

By Ashleigh Johnston

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — March 2021 was the Quad Cities International Airport’s busiest month since early 2020. Restored routes and additional spring break service gave the QC Airport a boost of nearly 12,000 passengers from the previous month. This improved traffic to a 46% decline over 2019, compared to the 56-60% decline that has been the norm for the past several months.

10 Jun 2020

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Beginning to Increase Recreational Access to Its Historic Buildings

By Garrett Cloer

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (June 10, 2020)— Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is increasing recreational access and services.

26 Nov 2019

Visit Quad Cities Releases Findings from Recent Surveys

By Jessica Waytenick

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 26, 2019) — Visit Quad Cities, the region's official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO), initiated a destination master planning project for the Quad Cities regional destination with Resonance, a global leader in tourism, economic development, place strategy, and real-estate development.

24 Oct 2019

Landmarks Illinois Awards $15K in Grants to Five Illinois Preservation Projects

By Kaitlyn McAvoy

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 24, 2019) — Landmarks Illinois has awarded $15,000 in grant-funding to preservation projects in five Illinois communities through its Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $5,000 each and will be used toward restoring historic places in the following Illinois communities: Atlanta, Princeton, Rochelle, Rushville, and Wilmington.

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