SPORTS
First-time winners add to Davenport Speedway action
The fans in the stands saw a great night of racing, Friday at Davenport Speedway at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Late race lead changes and a couple of first-time Davenport winners gave a spark to a night that saw the entire 21-race program completed in just two and a half hours. Bryce Garnhart had an […]
Viola Boyz races set for first night of season
Friday, May 10, is the first night for racing at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, 686 240th St., Viola, Ill. Qualifying begins at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7p.m. (No fuel will be available at the track until next week.) Hannah’s Snack Shack will be open. Admission for spectators is $10,...
Introducing the First Annual Sporting Clays Tournament: An Exciting New Event for the Milan Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of "What's Happening QC," we hear John Hoffman, the President of the Milan Chamber of Commerce. The main focus of the episode is the chamber's first annual sporting clays tournament, which will be held on Friday, May 17th at the Bi-State Sportsman Association in Colona. John explains...
Softball Recap: Galesburg's win ends 15-game losing streak on the road
Galesburg can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Alleman Pioneers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Galesburg considering their one-run performance the game before. Taylor Adams spent all seven innings...
Softball Recap: Manteno wins going away against East Moline United
Manteno put the finishing touches on their 19th blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on the East Moline United Panthers with a sharp 9-1 win. Winning may never get old, but Manteno sure is getting used to it with their third in a row. For...
Iron Tee Golf opens to public May 14
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Iron Tee Golf is truly the first of its kind in the Quad Cities. Iron Tee Golf is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled golf driving range that offers enjoyable experiences for players of all skill levels. Equipped with Trackman Technology for golf ball tracking, a variety of interactive...
Iron Tee Golf readies ‘fore’ grand opening
From games and golf to food and drink, a new Quad-City entertainment venue will have a lot to offer. Our Quad Cities News reporter Victoria Frazier takes us for a sneak peek inside Iron Tee Golf near the TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf. For more information, click here.
COLLEGE UPDATE: Former Hononegah teammates in NJCAA DII Region 4 Super Regional
Briella Sendele and Jocelyn Bennett were longtime teammates in both Stateline Fury travel softball and in high school with the Hononegah Indians. This weekend, though, the college freshmen could square off as adversaries in the NJCAA DII Region 4 Super Regional at Black Hawk College in Moline, Ill. Sendele plays right field for #1 overall seed Rock Valley (29-13), while Bennett plays third base for #2 seed Bryant & Stratton...
SAU women's golf preps to host national tournament for second straight year
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - After winning the program’s first conference title since 2020, St. Ambrose women’s golf turns its attention to the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships. For a second straight year, the Fighting Bees will be the event’s host at TPC Deere Run from May 14...
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