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Early runs enough for North Scott
North Scott didn’t waste a second in their state tournament opener. The sixth-seeded Lady Lancers (31-5 overall) scored two runs in the first inning and it held from there as they upset No. 3 seed Norwalk by a final of 2-0. Sydney Skarich took the first pitch of the...
Estherville-Lincoln Central softball falls in state quarterfinal round to Davenport Assumption, 6-5
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – The #5 Estherville-Lincoln Central softball team is headed to the consolation bracket following a 6-5 loss to #4 Davenport Assumption, 6-5. Jasey Anderson led E-LC, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI from a triple and home run. E-LC will play either #8 Solon in the consolation bracket on Wednesday, […]
The Folk Implosion, August 8
Touring in support of their June release Walk Thru Me, the musicians’ first full-length album in more than 20 years, Lou Barlow and John Davis bring their alternative-rock outfit The Folk Implosion to Davenport’s Raccoon Motel on August 8, the pair’s latest recording inspiring PopMatters to rave that “Barlow and Davis exhibit new strengths and approaches that depart from their cavalier youth.”
Shania Twin w/Donna Huber, August 3
Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m. Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport IA. Delivering the most successful Shania Twain tribute act in Canada and throughout the United States and Europe, country-music chanteuse Donna Huber brings her touring performance as Shania Twin to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room on August 3, with Twain herself reportedly commenting that after seeing a poster of Huber in character, "I thought that was me! Donna is the best Shania Twain tribute out there."
Socks in the Frying Pan, August 8
Thursday, August 8, 8 p.m. A multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland -- the Mecca of traditional Irish music -- Socks in the Frying Pan headlines an August 8 concert event in Davenport's Redstone Room, the lauded, award-winning ensemble boasting Aodàn Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and his younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.
Meet the QCA runners who’ve competed in every Quad-City Times BIX 7
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Since 1975, the Quad-City Times BIX 7 has become a staple summer event across the Quad Cities. “We just jumped in, we took off, and it’s been a great experience ever since,” said Ed Lillis, an experienced Quad-City Times BIX 7 runner. Thousands of...
SPECTRA: Books & Beats. August 3
Co-hosted by the Midwest Writing Center and taking place at Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on August 3, a popular literary event returns with a musical theme in the SPECTRA Reading Series’ Books & Beats edition, a celebration of Chicago house music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture & Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold.
Friend of East Moline shooting victim speaks out
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Police are still searching for who is responsible for a shooting in East Moline Sunday. Police say 40-year-old Damion Hall was shot at a home located in the 200 block of 16th Avenue early Sunday morning. The shooting has made a negative impact on some...
NorthPark Mall store owner speaks out following shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Following the shooting at the NorthPark Mall in Davenport on Monday, July 22, one store owner is speaking out about his concerns. Bradley Riedell has owned The Geeked Gear Toys store in the mall since April. During his time at the mall, he said he hasn’t experienced violence like what the community saw on Monday, but he has seen enough otherwise to know something needs to change.
Yankton Man in Custody after 4-Week Search
A man who escaped authorities after a June chase into Cedar County has been apprehended in Lesterville following an armed standoff on Monday. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Lee Sitzman, who is wanted on charges from both South Dakota and Iowa, was arrested after law enforcement located him at a Lesterville residence.
River Actions Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks, August 6 through 31
Delivering a blend of local history, environmental issues, education, entertainment, and fresh air, Davenport’s River Action will present a series of outdoor presentations in the third and final month of the 2024 Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks: weekly programs that, from August 6 through 31, will address such topics as plastic pollution, commercial fishing, the Quad City National Weather Service, and the Rock Island predecessor Farnhamsburg.
Most Areas Dry This Afternoon, Best Storm Chances In the South
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After a cold front fully clears past the area tonight, we’ll settle in for a few quiet days as a warming trend kicks in. Your First Alert: One more day with a scattered storm chance. Shower and storm activity has been diminishing this afternoon,...
Tractor ride headed to Bellevue
The fifth-annual Delmar Lions Tractor Ride will take place Saturday, Aug. 24. Proceeds will from the $25 entry fee go directly into the Delmar Lions’ coffers, which they turn into scholarships, Kids’ Sight programs and other items.
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
Davina & the Vagabonds, August 3
Performing in support of their May release Shoot the Moon, and treating music lovers to what Glide magazine calls their “inexplicable way of giving old-time blues and jazz a fresh, contemporary feel,” the touring musicians of Davina & the Vagabonds headline an August 3 concert at Maquoketa’s Codfish Hollow Barn, their latest album praised by KAXE radio as “catchy and hopeful with the group’s usual dose of fun, while also a bit more up-front about the complexity of life.”
Animal Services in Iowa City conducting an investigation regarding a cat bite incident
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Iowa City Animal Services is currently searching for details regarding the vaccination status of a cat that bit someone on Sunday. According to reports, a cat with white fur and no collar was involved in a bite incident that occurred on Streb...
Dubuque Foundation Has Awarded Over $500K in Grants to Local Cancer Patients & Families
The Avery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in the Tri-State area, has announced a significant milestone: awarding over $500,000 in grants since its inception. This achievement underscores the foundation's unwavering commitment to alleviating the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer in our local area.
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Opens New Bar & Lounge Areas
A Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is now welcoming customers to their newest additions! Midtown Reserve at 319 7th St SE has officially opened their new Bar Room and Lounge Room. Midtown Reserve is a fine-dining steakhouse that is only open for reservations, but the restaurant is now allowing walk-ins for...
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