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Experience Cordova’s World Series of Drag Racing From The Track
Cordova Dragway is a heritage drag racing strip just north of the Quad Cities, and they're once again hosting the O'Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing - a weekend of high-speed, adrenaline-pumping drag racing. We have everything you need to know, and your opportunity at getting in on the free.
Kids swim, bike and run in DeWitt youth triathlon
Kids from six to 15 years old competed Friday in a youth triathlon in DeWitt. It’s part of the DeWitt Crossroads Triathlons. Kids swam, biked – some still have training wheels on their bicycles – and ran in the competition for a prize. Our Quad Cities photojournalist Mike Colón got a look at the action.
Intense night of racing at Davenport Speedway
The final night of racing at Davenport Speedway before the Mississippi Valley Fair is usually an intense one, such was the case again this season. For the first time this year, the Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Model class had a back-to-back feature winner. Evan Miller started in the fourth row and would not see the lead until lap twenty-two of the main. Once in front, Miller pulled away and ended with a 1.323 second advantage over second place Jesse Bodin.
Drivers test their skills, enjoy the thrill of competition in the Trucker Olympics at annual Walcott Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — While top athletes from around the world are making their way to Paris for the 33rd Summer Olympics, more than 4,200 miles away, at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, “truckletes” from across North America have already proven their skills in the annual Trucker Olympics. Held...
Durant softball star Allison Toft wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Durant freshman Allison Toft was voted TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week after leading the Wildcats in ERA, strikeouts, hits, RBI and batting average this season. “She’s an elite athlete. Volleyball, softball, being a freshman she probably has the maturity of a senior she everything she...
Modern Woodmen Park – Quad Cities River Bandits
Modern Woodmen Park 209 S Gaines St Davenport, IA 52802. Quad Cities River Bandits website Modern Woodmen Park website. NOTE: I attended the River Bandits game on Sunday, July 14, 2024. To complete a review of the stadium experience wouldn't be a fair representation. In addition to being incredibly hot and humid, the Mississippi River (literally feet from the stadium) was in flood stage. As such , many roads were closed, parking lots were under water, etc. I've updated a few things from my previous review and hopefully can return in 2025 to do a complete review.
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