Pleasant Valley boys soccer posts clean sheet against Muscatine, 2-0. Sophomore Cooper Reynolds scored a goal.

United Township softball improves to 5-1 in Western Big Six play after beating Geneseo at home, 6-2.

Racing fans can meet some of the superstars in the field as Kyle Petty, former NASCAR driver, bring his Charity Ride Across America to Bettendorf’s Isle Casino, 1777 Isle Parkway, on Monday, May 6 at about 5 p.m. Petty is excited when he talks about the event. “We do a motorcycle ride every year called […]

Two Burlington women have been sentenced in connection with conspiracies to engage in sex trafficking, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Miesha Lasha Stanley, 32, was sentenced on April 22 to 30 years in federal prison for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking of a child and sex […]

After nine years of the Moline arena hosting the Missouri Valley Conference’s Hoops in the Heartland Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, the ball will be in a different court the next two years. The conference announced Thursday it’s adopting a rotating cycle of hosting cities, with Evansville, Indiana (Ford Center) hosting the 2025 tournament, Iowa City/Coralville […]

Living Lands and Waters will be holding a ceremony for the planting of their two millionth tree as part of their MillionTrees Project at Arconic in Riverdale, Iowa on April 26 at 2 p.m. This significant milestone marks a moment of achievement in the ongoing effort to enhance river ecosystems and support biodiversity. Since the […]

The Riverfront Improvement Commission, Common Chord and the City of Davenport have announced that The Big 9 Summer Concert Series will be coming to the Davenport riverfront this summer. The Big 9 Summer Concert Series is the new summer concert model. It replaces the former Music on the River series. It will debut Memorial Day […]

The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Spring Community Garage Sale and Vendor Fair has been postponed due to the projected forecast. It will now be held on May 4 at Upper Longview Park in Rock Island from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Search for a great deal or hidden gem! There will be over 6,000 […]

Attention local foodies! There’s a new contest coming that lets you vote for your favorite vegan dishes in the Quad Cities. The first Davenport Vegan Chef Challenge starts on May 1st and ends on May 31st. Area chefs will be competing with creative and delicious plant-based menu items. Diners can click here to find a […]

The Sterling Police Department has a new staff member – Comfort Dog Millie! Millie, a golden retriever, came to the Sterling Police Department on Friday, April 19. She comes from Harvestime Kennel in Menasha, Wis., and her AKC name is “Harvestime’s One in A Million”. Currently, she’s eight weeks old. Millie is replacing Comfort Dog […]

Ashley Sanford is racing through life, achieving her full-throttle dreams behind the wheels of dragsters and monster trucks. The fun-loving, 30-year-old native of Fullerton, Calif., is one of the competitors in Monster Jam, which returns to the Vibrant Arena at The MARK on Saturday, May 4 for two shows. Sanford tames the mighty Megalodon truck. […]

The Moline-Coal Valley School District will be designated as an Innovative District at the 2024 Model Schools Conference, according to a news release from the district. The annual conference is hosted by the Center for Model Schools and celebrates excellence and innovation in education by highlighting practices that inspire and empower educators worldwide. “Leaders create […]

The Moline City Council took a major step towards renovating the former JCPenney building in the city’s downtown into 32 residential units at its most recent meeting. The city council unanimously endorsed a proposed $6.8 million Redevelopment Plan and Economic Incentive Agreement, the first hurdle toward project approval. The building was built in 1956 as […]

The Western Illinois University Parent Ambassadors are holding a Raising Illinois Forum on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. on the Quad Cities campus, 3300 River Drive in Moline. This event is hosted and sponsored by SAL Community Services, Floreciente Association and the WIU Parent Ambassadors. WIU Ambassadors and Raising Illinois will lead a discussion […]

Muscatine is getting in on the spring repairs, this time near the Highway 61 bridge. A news release from Muscatine City Hall says the Green Belt Trail will be closed on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 for a culvert repair. The Sewer Department will be working on repairs to the culvert near the […]

A Bettendorf man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for receiving/distributing child pornography and being an unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a cybertip from the National Center […]

The Bettendorf boys basketball program has a new head coach, according to a news release from the district. Bettendorf High School Activities Director Zach Shay says Alvin Vesey will be the new head coach of the Bettendorf Boys Basketball program, pending board approval. He has over 17 years of coaching experience, the last 12 years as […]

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing in the future of the state’s water quality. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects in communities of all sizes statewide. Naig made the announcement with Davenport city […]

On May 20 at 10 a.m. the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will begin outside the Bettendorf Police Department, located at 1609 State Street in Bettendorf. If you see a group of officers running through the streets of Bettendorf and Davenport, you can rest assured that it is for a good cause. Officers […]

Everclear is bringing their alternative hits to East Moline this fall. The band will rock the Rust Belt with special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. VIP presales start April 23 at 12 p.m. The Spotify presale starts Wednesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. and local presales […]