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Rock Island pottery studio celebrates one-year anniversary
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -The ARTery Pottery Studio and Gallery offers classes, lessons, shared studio space, and art exhibits at 3913 14th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. The business invites viewers and art fans to attend the ARTery Anniversary pART-ery on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. set to feature bubbly, tasty cupcakes, Hungry Haven food truck, and live mysic by Karah and Lars Rehnberg.
Mulkey’s, Rock Island, closes to diners after 65 years
Mulkey’s, 3800 14th Ave., Rock Island, will be open on Sunday for breakfast – and that’s the last time it will be open for in-house dining. “We are heart broken to deliver this news, we are not able to keep our dine-in service,” the Mulkey family says in a Facebook post. “We have loved keeping your families fed and smiling since 1957, you are the heart and soul of our community.”
Taming of the Slough race details announced
River Action will host their annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Bass Street YMCA in downtown Moline. The event will begin promptly at 8 a.m. with announcements starting at 7:45 a.m. Those who do not register ahead of time, and those who register for...
Get The Blues TONIGHT At Kavanaugh’s In Rock Island
The Hilltop is THE neighborhood bar and grill of the Quad Cities. Featuring the best local draft beer selection and great food. It’s at 1228 38th St., Rock Island. And every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Hilltop you can check out some awesome local musicians at the open mic blues jam.
Firestorm over Republican's endorsement of Feenstra's Democratic opponent
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called fellow Republican Kevin Virgil a "sore loser" after Virgil endorsed the Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. Virgil lost to Feenstra in the June primary. He said in a statement posted on X that Feenstra is "widely disliked." "Most voters acknowledge that he accomplishes nothing, that he refuses to engage with his constituents, and that he has been bought...
It’s all Greek at Rock Island’s ‘Our Big Fat Greek Festival’
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -The annual Our Big Fat Greek Festival is being held on Sept. 6 and 7 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, located at 2930 31st Avenue in Rock Island. There will be delicious Greek food and beverages (scroll down to see Facebook post with the menu),...
Rock Island Approves The Demolition Of The Saukie Golf Course Clubhouse
(Rock Island, IL) -- The city of Rock Island approves the demolition of the Saukie Golf Course Clubhouse. The city received $901,800 from the state to replace the 95-year-old clubhouse which will feature indoor hitting bays, two golf simulators, course-facing outdoor seating, meeting spaces and more. It will also include...
Iron Tee Golf Gala raising funds for Ronald McDonald House
Golfers have a new way to enjoy their favorite pastime and raise money for a great cause next month. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) is holding the inaugural Golf Gala fundraiser on Tuesday, September 17 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Iron Tee Golf, 6609 Iron Tee Way in […]
‘There's nothing like this anywhere!’
“This is what happens when a community comes together.”. That’s what West Liberty School District Superintendent Shaun Kruger had to say in cutting the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce blue ribbon to officially open the new West Liberty High School sports complex for the football season. Although the complex...
New Childcare Center Coming to Parkersburg
A new childcare center is coming to Parkersburg. The First Congregational Church of Parkersburg purchased the former Catholic Church at 704 Grant Street and is remodeling the building to open the Cornerstone Christian Childcare Center later this year. Dave Schneiderman is a Deacon at the First Congregational Church and tells...
No. 19 Redbirds Set To Open Season At No. 25 Iowa
Last: Iowa won 31-14 (Sept. 5, 2015) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 93.7 FM / The Varsity Network. The 2024 season opener is a big opportunity for No. 19/20 Illinois State, as the Redbirds of the FCS take on the No. 25 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes of the FBS on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Cedar Rapids food pantry serving thousands needs $50 thousand or faces imminent closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Together We Achieve, a vital food pantry in Cedar Rapids, is on the brink of closure, potentially leaving thousands of residents without access to food. The pantry, which has distributed over 2 million pounds of food, needs to raise $50,000 by Aug. 31 to remain operational through the end of the year.
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