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Moline’s Playcrafters Presents ‘The Bad Seed’ This Weekend
Rated PG-13 The scene is a small Southern town where Colonel and Christine Penmark live with their daughter, Rhoda. Little Rhoda Penmark is the evil queen of the story. On the surface, she is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, and admired by all her elders. But Rhoda’s mother has an uneasy feeling about her. When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Penmark is alarmed. The boy who was drowned was the one who had won the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt she deserved.
Summer camps bring crowds of students to Western Illinois
This summer, Western Illinois University is welcoming a record number of students for a variety of week-long camps hosted by the WIU Office of Study Abroad and Outreach (SAO). The booked, week-long adventure began on June 10, with 19 students attending the Art: Colorful Minds and Creative Hands program for grades 4-8.
Chalk Fest Returns To Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park This Weekend
In its’ 8th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 22-23, 2024 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings...
Western Illinois to Host Raising Illinois Legislative Forum June 20
MACOMB/Moline, IL – Western Illinois University Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, along with Skip Along Family and Community Services Raising Illinois, will host an early childhood focused Legislative Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20 on the Quad Cities campus. Join WIU Ambassadors and Raising Illinois...
Davenport Schools Hosting Show Choir Camp
Student volunteers from the North show choir assumed leadership positions to make it all possible: Two choreographers collaborated in creating and teaching all the dancing; counselors connected with campers, working in small groups to help them learn the show; General assistants helped organize and run the event behind the scenes; our PR team documented each day, preparing a slideshow to highlight all the fun we had.
Iowa’s Rhythm City welcomes Comedian Dave Attell on Saturday, October 12
Comedian Dave Attell will visit the Event Center on Saturday, October 12 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at. rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25, $30, $35, $45, and $50, plus applicable online/phone. ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at...
Bettendorf Schools Calling For Students’ Summer Adventures
Calling all summer adventurers attending Bettendorf schools! We want to see your amazing summer photos and hear about all the fun you’re having on break. Send them to cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us, or message us on the District Facebook page, and we’ll share your stories!. Sean Leary is an author, director,...
Davenport’s American Power Systems unveils Toyota Land Cruiser 300 dual alternator bracket kit
US-based power solutions manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has developed a dual alternator bracket kit for model years 2022 and newer Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vehicles with a 3.5L twin turbo petrol (gas) engine. APS debuted the latest product in its LC300 series at Eurosatory 2024, a global defence and security trade show held June 17-21 in Paris.
Rock Island Schools Partner Up With Quad City Botanical Center
Members of Rock Island Schools’ Teaching & Learning team lead the way in partnering with the botanical center on the curriculum elements of this project. RIMSD #41 students will be the first to have the plant discovery bus booked at our schools next fall!. Sean Leary is an author,...
Bettendorf High School Cheerleaders Raising Money Through Popcorn Fundraiser
Bettendorf High School cheer is onto another great fundraiser!!. Our cheer mats are 6 plus years old and coming to the end of their days! As cheer mats are a large investment this fundraiser and others will help us reach that goal!. This fundraiser is June 18th- June 22nd it...
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Moline’s Vibrant Arena With Crystal
Moline, Illinois – Cirque du Soleil announces its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe. CRYSTAL will make its Moline debut at Vibrant Arena at The Mark (1201 River Drive, Moline) from February 13 to 16, 2025.
Paws On The Patio Donation Drive In Moline June 23
Join us for Paws on the Patio Donation Drive Sunday, June 23 from 11am to 2pm at Hey Bryans! We have a fun-filled day planned, , Including: Exciting raffles, Learn more about volunteering & fostering, QCAWC animals on site (weather permitting), All tips from the bar sales will be donated to QCAWC!
Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking Competition Announces Winners
The Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking Program Best Short Film results are in! Voted BEST FILM by peers, industry experts, staff and instructors are… drumroll please!. Friends When You Need Them written by Hannah Devera, Sarah Westawker & Mara Branum brought to life by Ethan Hopkins, Dominic Howze, Aniyah Wilson, Ella Lesko, Marceline Abadeer, Sebastian Jasick, Cody Hopkins, and Khura Reed from the Best Buy Tech Center at Phase 4 Learning Center Pittsburgh.
Buffalo Elementary School Kicks Off STEAM Camp
Buffalo Elementary School officially kicked off the summer with a blast of innovation and creativity at their STEAM camp this week! From hands-on experiments to collaborative projects, students dove into a world of creativity and discovery. Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been...
George Is The New Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. Come meet George, the pawsitively charming 2-year-old German Shepherd mix ready to wag his way into your heart!. With his...
Try the Best of the Wurst June 30
It’s time for the 7th annual Best of the Wurst sausage competition!. Sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy an ice cold beer or pop, and vote for your favorite “wurst!”. Join us in the backyard of the German American Heritage Center and Museum, where...
Black Flag Rocks the Village July 25
Black Flag will be performing two sets, the First Four Years album in its entirety followed by a greatest hits set at The Village Theatre on Thursday, July 25!. Tristan Layne Tapscott has been dubbed the “Quad Cities’ P.T. Barnum” and although the person who initially said it meant it as an insult, he happily accepts the title.
Iowa East High School Soccer Roster Includes Quad-Cities Players
The Iowa East high school soccer roster has been released in advance of their showdown with West Iowa, and the roster includes a number of Quad-Cities area players, including Bettendorf’s Chase Wakefield, Shakur Alallaf of Davenport North, and Parker Green from Muscatine. The roster of high school seniors will play against other state teams this summer.
Rock Island Names Parents Of The Month For May
The district’s F.A.C.E team selects a parent/guardian and school each month that goes above and beyond!. The district’s F.A.C.E (Family and Community Engagement) recognizes parents/guardians who are making a positive impact in our school district and community. Schools can nominate a parent/guardian who goes above and beyond to...
Get In The Swing For Bettendorf Golf Outing This Weekend
Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.
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