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Registration for Bettendorf 4th of July parade open
Registration has opened for Bettendorf’s 4th of July parade. Stepping off Thursday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m., the parade procession begins at the intersection of 23rd St. and State St. Entrants can register here. Participants are encouraged to register early, since there are a limited number of spots available.
Rock with community at Party in the Park
If you’re looking for fun activities this summer, Rock Island Parks and Recreation has plenty to keep you busy. Dan Gleason made a stop at Our Quad Cities News to talk about Party in the Park. For more information, click here.
Explore the Mississippi River with River Action's Summer Education Program
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Explore the River Series is part of River Action's Summer Education Program, where participants get to learn firsthand from experts about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography along the Mississippi River. Registration for the Channel Cat talk and guided tours are available for Quad City residents...
Whitewater Junction to open May 25
Whitewater Junction (17th Street and 18th Avenue in Rock Island) will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25. Get ready to splash down the waterslides, relax on a lounge chair by the side of the pool, or play with one of the many water features. Whitewater Junction is a zero-depth to nine-foot-deep pool featuring four waterslides, a tot slide, splash features, and fun for the whole family, according to a city release Wednesday.
Volunteers needed at the Quad City Animal Welfare Center
MILAN, Ill. — The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is calling on the community's help, seeking volunteers to assist in critical roles at its Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic in Milan, Illinois. Each of the roles needed is considered vital for the clinic's success and impacts the quality of care...
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