ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 2, 2023) — Join Argrow’s House and Grace City Church as they celebrate local families and children with a back-to-school party and distribute free school supplies. Bless the Block Backpack Event will take place on Sunday, August 13, 12:30-2:30PM, at Grace City Church, 1925 5th Avenue, Rock Island. Children and families will enjoy FREE backpacks and school supplies, food, face painting, a bounce house, games, and more.

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 26, 2023)  FOR VETS, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting “Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2023 Vettes on the River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.

Colorado Governor Oliver Shoup signs the ratification document for the 19th Amendment December 12, 1919. Colorado was the 22nd state to ratify the amendment, which required 36 states. Tennessee was the thirty-sixth state on August 18, 1920. The amendment officially was adopted August 26, 1920

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 24, 2023) — The public is invited to join a Quad Cities celebration of Women's Equality Day on Saturday, August 26.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 24, 2023) — Whether paddlers are novices or pros, instruction and tips from trained Coast Guard Auxiliary members is needed and always welcomed. Learn about the Mississippi, locking through Lock 15, and skills needed whether paddling solo or with others.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (July 21, 2023) — On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Geneseo, Illinois will welcome back one of its most famous residents for a special event. Butch Patrick, also known as Eddie Munster from the classic Munsters TV sitcom, will return to Geneseo to celebrate his birthday during a special Geneseo Shoot the Loop event called “Spook the Loop.” Spook the Loop will be a Halloween-themed Geneseo Shoot the Loop event, celebrating Butch’s iconic role as Eddie Munster.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 5, 2023) — On Monday, July 10, 1PM, at Eastern, join us for a delightful afternoon with children's book author Saadia Faruqi. Saadia is the author of the popular children’s early reader series Yasmin and other books for children, including chapter books, graphic novels, and picture books.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center is turning 25 years old on June 20, 2023. The Center opened on June 20, 1998, at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 20, 2023) — The annual bi-state Red, White and Boom in downtown Davenport and Rock Island returns this year on July 3, 2022. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Don’t let the summer heat keep you from enjoying “Music for New People” at the next Music on the Lawn concert on July 13, at Deere-Wiman House in Moline. This inventive ensemble of musicians must be experienced in person to fully appreciate the range of their talents.

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