21 Jul 2023

Geneseo Welcomes Butch Patrick, aka Eddie Munster, for Spook the Loop Event

By Zack Sullivan

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.

13 Jul 2023

Fully FREE Meeting July 27

By Mary McNeil
05 Jul 2023

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Author Saadia Faruqi

By Brittany Peacock

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.

20 Jun 2023

Quad City Botanical Center Celebrating 25 Years

By Paige Underwood

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.

20 Jun 2023

Red, White, and Boom Fireworks Display July 3

By Jennifer Walker

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.

08 Jun 2023

Music on the Lawn Featuring Music for New People

By Gretchen Frick Small

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.

25 May 2023

Bettendorf Be Downtown Event Features Bands, Bags, Bites, and Beverages June 3

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free outdoor event, 11AM-10PM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St) — presented by Ascentra Credit Union and the Bettendorf Business Network. This family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, and multiple bags tournaments, with cash prizes, children’s activities, and more.

19 May 2023

Floatzilla 2023: River Action to Host News Conference to Kick Off Campaign to Break The World Record for Largest Raft of Canoes and Kayaks

By Michael Corsiglia

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — River Action will host a news conference Monday, May 22, 2023, at Schwiebert Park on the music stage at 10AM to kick off their official campaign to break the record, discuss the changes to the event, and will feature partners from Alternating Currents, the Coast Guard, and Corps of Engineers to discuss safety measures as well as community partners involved in the event.

18 May 2023

More Than 15 Local Restaurants Featuring Their Signature Food at The Taste of East Moline

By The Moline Foundation

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12 May 2023

The David R Collins Writers’ Conference Returns to Augustana College June 22-24

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2023) — After twenty-plus years, the David R Collins Writers’ Conference (formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference) will return to the campus of Augustana College this summer, June 22-24. Featuring our stellar Conference Faculty (Kali White VanBaale, Keith Pilapil Lesmeister, Jesus “Chuy” Renteria, and Rebecca Wee) leading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, and holding a public reading.

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