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Cook review: ‘Something to Stand For’ is an interesting look at American history
If you don’t, here’s a quick explanation about who he was. He was a radio pioneer who had a show, “The Rest of the Story.” It ran for decades. It featured facts about something or someone, and that identity wasn’t revealed until the end of the tale … “And now you know … the rest of the story,” Harvey would conclude.
Save lives while supporting pets
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12 in partnership with the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center, QC Paws, the Humane Society of Scott County and Kings Harvest Pet Rescue. According to a press release, for each blood donation made during...
Spring Forward's Summer Enrichment Camp Focuses on the Mississippi River
This summer, Spring Forward's Summer Enrichment Camps will teach more than five hundred students about the importance of our local Mississippi River. The theme for the camp is “Our River”, which is designed to educate and inspire students about the significance of the river's ecosystem. Spring Forward will...
Planet Funk Con Returning To Davenport’s RiverCenter This Weekend
Planet Funk Con is touching down at the RiverCenter in Davenport again this weekend, Friday through Sunday, for lots of fun events, comics and collectibles for sale, cosplay, gaming, and more!. For the last several of years, we have held the biggest Pop Culture convention the Quad Cities has ever...
Director of hit “A Quiet Place: Day One” appears at Last Picture House, Davenport
Despite hours of flight delays and strayed luggage (he apologized for his pajama pants) acclaimed director Michael Sarnoski answered questions about his new movie “A Quiet Place: Day One” on Saturday night in Davenport. Filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, owners of The Last Picture House, wrote with...
Live from the site of weekend’s Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) - It’s going to be a weekend full of history, cowboys, live music and good ole, family-friendly fun June 29-30 at the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Kyle Kiel checks in live during Friday’s Quad Cities Live to interview some of the performers that will be in the spotlight during the weekend festivities.
Get Your Fireworks This Weekend With Goose at Jake’s Fireworks
You can get yourself all geared up for the 4th of July with Goose this weekend at Jake's Fireworks! Located at a solid brick-and-mortar location, Jake's Fireworks is home to all of your firework needs. No Red, White & Boom? No problem. Jake's Fireworks can get you set up with...
LeClaire celebrates 190th anniversary
This weekend provides action, food and other fun for visitors as LeClaire celebrates its 190th anniversary. Here’s the schedule:. Immerse yourself in living history with Buffalo Bill, June 29-30. See amazing trick shooting, expert horseback riding stunts, and so much more!. Looking for family fun that blends history and...
Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina Adding a Second Location in Geneseo
Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina is set to expand its presence by opening a new location in Genese in October 2024. The restaurant, part of Cruz Enterprises, currently operates in Moline and will begin construction in the Oakwood Avenue strip mall, creating new job opportunities. This expansion is supported by a partnership with BankORION and a $50,000 loan from the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund.
Genesius Guilds “Sounds & Sweet Airs,” July 6 through 14
In the classical-theatre organization’s annual production dedicated to showcasing young talent, seven gifted high schoolers will present a workshop production of Genesius Guild’s Sounds & Sweet Airs, the July 6 through 14 entertainment in Rock Island’s Lincoln Park boasting songs, scenes, and soliloquies by the legendary William Shakespeare.
Online Reading Challenge – June Wrap-Up
How did your reading go this month? Did you read something set in the 1970s that you enjoyed? Share in the comments!. I had already read our main title, Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina, previously for a different book club, so I decided to read Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau.
Genesius Guild’s presents ‘Julius Caesar’ through weekend, ‘Sounds and Sweet Airs’ starts July 6
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -The Genesius Guild, a free, nonprofit outdoor summer theater in Rock Island, is underway for the summer of 2024--which is the company’s 68th season. Marc Nelson, producer with Genesius Guild, discusses the theatre’s unique, annual 8-week sessions of productions featuring Greek tragedies and comedies and...
Hutchinson Public Library Announces Author Talk with David Sebben Scheduled July 24, 2024
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming Author Talk scheduled for July 24, 2024. Author David Sebben, hailing from Rock Island, IL, will be present to discuss his book titled “Nothing Great is Easily Won: The Solomon Butler Story.” The event will delve into Sebben’s research process, writing journey, and Solomon Butler’s profound connection to Hutchinson, KS, and Rock Island, IL.
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