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Immigrant community pushes Iowa City for minority-specific affordable housing
Colombian immigrant and Iowa City resident Francisco Rodriguez said his family felt "helpless" when searching for a place to live. Between application fees, deposits and the need for a translator, he struggled to land a place for his five-person family for six months. Rodriguez is one of many Iowa City...
Soul of the City, Rock Island, seeks vendors, parade entries
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) will host its annual Soul of the City. on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, according to a news release. Soul of the City is a community event celebrating culture and diversity, as well as strength in. neighborhoods and families....
Davenport pub to host beer festival Sunday
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Ridge is excited to be hosting the drinkery’s first-ever Beer Festival on Sunday, July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring five local breweries, a food truck, live music and free merchandise. Attendees are welcome to sample multiple beers from participating craft beer vendors including.
2024 Great River Bridge Race
Burlington, IA- Registration is now open for the 2024 Great River Bridge Race. According to an online post, the 28th annual race will take place on Saturday, September 21st at 9 AM. The event will offer options for runners of all skill levels, including a 10k, 5k, and a bridge...
Predicting the champions for Iowa high school baseball state tournament 2024
Fire up the grills and take the tarps off the fields. It's time for the Iowa high school state baseball tournament. Johnston, Western Dubuque, Beckman Catholic and Remsen St. Mary's took home the hardware last year. Johnston and Remsen St. Mary's are back in the state tournament field this year. ...
Players can spell ‘victory’ at Galesburg Scrabble tournament
A first-ever for Galesburg, players will be coming from all over to spell ‘victory.’ Darla Krejci dropped by Our Quad Cities News to talk about the Galesburg Double Decker Scrabble Tournament. For more information, click here.
Authorities looking for man who did not return from work release in Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Authorities are looking for a man who did not report back from work release in the Quad Cities. 36-year-old Darnell Triplett was serving time for 2nd Degree Robbery in Clinton County. Friday, he failed to report back to the Davenport Residential Correctional Facility. Anyone with information...
H.T. Custer Park Dedication in Honor of Baseball Coach, Jimmy Isaacson, on July 21st
The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation and the American Legion Baseball Post 285 will dedicate the field at H.T. Custer Park to longtime resident and baseball coach, Jimmy Isaacson, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 11 AM. The ceremony starts at 11 AM and a legion doubleheader game starts at noon. Although no city business will be conducted, a quorum of the Galesburg City Council may be present at the ceremony.
Have Some Irish Fun With Celtic Night Out In Rock Island Tonight
RSVP Now to join the Scottish American Society for a night of music and fun with a Celtic Night Out! It’s a summer ceilidh party along the lovely Rock River with us at Riverfront Grille, Rock Island. Advance orders due no later than July 10. Price at door goes...
Experience Hogwarts at East Moline Public Library
The East Moline Public Library will host two Harry Potter Parties, one for tweens and one for teens. The tween party will take place from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, and is for kids in grades 4 through 8. The teen party will take place from...
Eight to compete Wednesday at Miss Adams County Fair Pageant in Mendon
MENDON, Ill. — Eight contestants will take the Adams County Fair stage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, vying for the title of Miss Adams County Fair. These ladies represent several schools and communities throughout Adams County. In preparation for the pageant, they have been working to gain experience in the areas of interview, speech and stage presence.
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