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Iowan in Paris for 2024 Paralympics, playing wheelchair basketball
OMAHA, Neb. — Thursday is Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, and Team USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball is already on a roll. They already won against Spain 66-56. "We are trying to go for a three-peat and take our third gold medal in a row," Jeromie Meyer said.
Fareway, Iowa Wave Shirt team up to raise money for children's hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway shoppers in Iowa have the opportunity to support a good cause. The new fundraiser is inspired by the heartwarming tradition at University of Iowa home football games. After the first quarter, fans stand and wave to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, overlooking Kinnick Stadium.
This weekend in Iowa: Hancher’s fall welcome concert, Des Moines Symphony does Billy Joel and more
It’s the first full week of classes for most schools and universities throughout the state. What better way to celebrate the return of busy work week schedules than to dive into the semester’s first Weekender proper? Thursday evening, Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is throwing a free fall welcome concert with Cory Wong, Dawes and Reyna Tropical. The following day, at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, the Des Moines Symphony is hosting their own free performance with Movin’ Out Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh. At the Raccoon Motel in Davenport, frequent viral TikTok star Carter Vail (and creator of such gems as this ode to the dirtman) gets serious on his tour stop supporting his latest LP 100 Cowboys. Check out the rest of the weekender for more music and details on an anniversary celebration at The ARTery in Rock Island.
Check Out Live Music In Downtown Rock Island With Thursday Night Groove
Thursday Night Groove Presented by Rock Island Happy Joes. Come listen to live music along the Rock Island riverfront at Schwiebert Park, 1st Ave. and 18th St. Sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Recreation and sponsored in part by: Rock Island Happy Joes. Doors open at 6:00pm for Bent River...
Rock Island Ready to Race This Weekend
As we get ready for the weekend there are two big events to look forward to. Labor Day on Monday, and the Rock Island Grand Prix that will be taking place Saturday and Sunday!. An exciting event for everyone and the weather looks great for race day this weekend. Saturday...
St. Ambrose University signs guaranteed admissions pact with prep school
St. Ambrose University is partnering with a college preparatory program to give more students access to its educational opportunities through guaranteed admission. The Davenport university announced in a news release that it has entered into a guaranteed admissions agreement with Rivermont Collegiate that, effective immediately, provides guaranteed admission to students who meet academic requirements and […]
Quad Cities Coalition for Palestine is holding an arms embargo rally on August 31
Quad Cities Coalition for Palestine emerged earlier this year after numerous area residents were concerned about media coverage and the lack of events being held by elected officials regarding the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories of Palestine. This Saturday, August 31st, the organization is holding a rally at 1:30...
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