MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2022) — Humanities scholar and musician Bucky Halker presents his Illinois Humanities Council program “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs, 1890-1960” at the Moline Public Library, Monday, April 18, 3PM. Space is limited for this performance; registration is required.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2022) — Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo National 2022 Tour opens at the TaxSlayer Center Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, with more action, the best entertainment, and more fun in the line-up. Plan to witness a BATTLE TO THE FINISH as the world’s toughest cowboys vie to be crowned Pro Rodeo’s World Champion in the bareback, saddle-bronc, and bull-riding.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 7, 2022) — This winter, the Rock Island community is invited to be bold and get cold by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge presented by GEICO in Rock Island will take place at Bally’s Casino, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, Illinois, on Sunday, March 13, 2PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2022) — For parents, the decision on whether to allow their son to play football is a difficult one weighing very real risks with very real rewards. There are the social pressures to join in on America's favorite sport — and also the concerns about how concussions may impact their child's future. And then there is weighing how football can help form their child's character.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Celebrate the opening of Tortuga’s new habitat, Terrapin Springs, sponsored by Mel Foster Co and Eastern Iowa Landscape Services.

Join Tortuga as she welcomes her turtle friends from Nahant Marsh Education Center during our special turtle talks at 11:30AM and 1PM. Learn more about these fantastic creatures and the places they call home.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 18, 2022) The Davenport Community School District and the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are sponsoring Family Cafés to help families navigate the challenges of raising kids. This is part of a series of conversations about mental health, along with other topics, with families who have similar experiences and a trained professional to facilitate these important conversations.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 17, 2022) — The HaVlife™ Foundation is excited to announce the 2022 Martini Shake Off™ presented by IMEG Corp, will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2022, and run from 5:30-9:30PM at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2022) — Literary history will come alive in Laura Keyes as Charlotte Brontë, a virtual one-woman portrayal of the Jane Eyre novelist on Tuesday, March 15, 6:30PM. This Zoom program requires registration; sign up by calling 309-524-2470 or visiting molinelibrary.com/events.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2022) — Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2022) — We cordially invite the public to attend a book talk with local author and history enthusiast, Merle Vastine, as he discusses his most recent publication “A History of Cigars in Davenport, Iowa” on Thursday, February 24, 6:30PM. This book was co-written with Tom Quinn and may be viewed in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. It can also be found in the Davenport Public Library's collection.

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