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Rock Island County Fair cancels Tuesday night stock car races
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - After Monday night’s storms that passed through the QCA and surrounding areas, the Rock Island County Fair has decided to cancel Tuesday night’s stock car races. The Rock Island County Fair posted to Facebook with an update saying:. “Stock car races are cancelled...
Journey of Hope cycles into Quad Cities as part of The Ability Experience
Fifty-four fraternity men have embarked on a cross-country cycling adventure to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities, and they are heading to Davenport, according to a news release. The Journey of Hope, a flagship event of The Ability Experience, spans more than 4,000 miles across the United States,...
1973 – Eaker Overtakes Weedon in Invitational 50 Race
Verlin Eaker won the Mid-Continent Invitational 50 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. Herb Shannon’s car sits behind Eaker’s infamous “Nova-Caine”. Davenport, Iowa (July 17, 1973) – Verlin Eaker regained the lead from Pleasant Valley’s Ron Weedon on lap 41 and held the top spot the remaining nine circuits around the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds’ half-mile Tuesday night to win the Mid-Continent Invitational 50 stock car race.
Pleasant Valley’s Mary Paige Withers wins TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Pleasant Valley softball star Mary Paige Withers is the TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week. “MP is a really hard worker she’s worked hard since she’s been an 8th grader here so i think that’s something that makes her really deserving of this award, she comes in everyday to practice and works hard no matter what. She’s also just a very supportive teammate, she’s got her teammates backs and is there for them even when she’s maybe having a tough day” said Pleasant Valley head coach Amanda Ray.
Quad-City Times Bix 7, July 27
Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m. Returning to downtown Davenport for its incredible 50th year, the Quad-City Times Bix 7 will again find runners and walkers taking on a seven-mile foot race alongside live bands and cheering crowds, the July 27 event famed for being the largest non-marathon race in the Midwest, having captured the imaginations of thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts from both the United States and countries around the globe.
SAU receives academic awards from USTFCCCA
St. Ambrose was named an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The women's program had a cumulative team GPA of 3.493 and the men's team had a GPA of 3.169. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative...
Hawks already looking to 2025
DAVENPORT — Jason Hawk paused for a moment to watch Davenport Assumption celebrate its Class 3A Region 8 championship and a spot in next week’s state tournament. It’s a celebration Hawk thinks his Central Lee team can make next season. Assumption’s 6-3 win over the Hawks on...
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