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Hog Days adopts Queen-inspired tagline for 2026 festival
After whittling down selections to the top three, the Hog Days Committee has chosen this year’s tagline for the Kewanee Hog Days Festival 2026. Kaye Finney, committee co-chair, said they received quite a few great suggestions this year but after running them past the committee, it was agreed that the winner is “We Will, We Will, Chop You!”
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Out & About this weekend, Feb. 20-22
Stumped on what to have for dinner? This Friday head to Visitation’s Fish Fry. The annual event takes place every year during Lent on Friday evenings. It offers all you can eat fish, two sides, a roll and dessert. And for the finicky eaters that don’t care for fish, there are slices of Godfather’s cheese pizza for sale. A great way to support a small local school and get a great dinner.
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United Intermediate Showcasing Student Talent This Spring
It is just the second year of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students forming the United Intermediate School. Principal Nicole Cole shares two new adventures they have started with the students:. “Instead of having a holiday concert, this spring we are going to have a spring musical. Our Music Teacher...
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CASI to host annual Blarney Bash on Feb. 26 in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. will kick off St. Patrick’s Day festivities with its annual Blarney Bash on Thursday, Feb. 26, at Front Street Brewery in downtown Davenport. The event serves as the unofficial start to CASI’s 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Race and...
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Vintage percussion, pipe organ to bring silent film to life in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A 1926 silent film classic will flicker across the silver screen at First Presbyterian Church as two Quad Cities musicians recreate the sights and sounds of early movie theaters. Assistant Director of Music and Principal Organist at First Presbyterian, Alex Gilson, will accompany Buster Keaton and...
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5 Best New Restaurants in Davenport, Iowa that People Swear By
Davenport and the broader Quad Cities region have seen a burst of fresh energy in their dining scene, especially downtown along the river. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants highlight how much the city has stepped up its game. 1. Me & Billy Kitchen and Bar. Me...
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38,000 spoons and counting: World’s largest spoon collection celebrates Quad-Cities, national history
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - What started as a gift from her great-grandmother has grown into a Guinness World Records title for a Quad-Cities collector. Cammie Pohl’s Mississippi Spoon Gallery in Davenport now holds more than 38,000 spoons, the largest spoon collection in the world, according to Guinness. The Mississippi...
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Two concerts scheduled for Bishop Hill Commons
Crossroads Cultural Connections will present a night of powerhouse songwriting and soul-stirring vocals on Friday, Feb. 20, and an Iowa Americana duo on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons. Before each concert, there will be an optional potluck at 6 p.m., when guests are invited to bring a dish to share. Each concert […]
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Historic Holocaust violins to be displayed, played in Iowa concerts
The Putnam Museum in Davenport is hosting an event tonight featuring music played on fragile, decades-old violins that were once owned and played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Christina Kastell, the museum’s curator of history and anthropology, says the historic instruments will be played by members of...
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Lion dance, red envelopes help mark QCCA Lunar New Year event
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Quad Cities Chinese Association will celebrate the Lunar New Year this Saturday, Feb. 21, with a cultural program and luncheon at Izumi Restaurant, 4901 Utica Ridge Rd. in Davenport. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a lion dance, followed by red envelopes, or hong...
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Weary Ramblers to Bring Award-Winning Americana to Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present Iowa Americana duo Weary Ramblers on Saturday, February 21st at Bishop Hill Creative Commons for an evening of heartfelt songwriting, masterful musicianship, and powerful harmonies. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with an optional community potluck dinner (guests are invited to bring a...
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Join the Fun at Morrison Line Dance Classes
Have fun, get some exercise, and meet new people at upcoming line dance classes in Morrison!. Beginning line dance classes will start Thursday, March 19th from 9-10 a.m. at the Odell Public Library in Morrison, followed by an intermediate classe from 10-11 a.m. These weekly classes are free, although a $2 donation per class is appreciated. Teachers Janet Fisher and Paula Schares use a variety of music and reteach the steps at every class.
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Historic Holocaust violins to be displayed, played in Iowa concerts
The Putnam Museum in Davenport is hosting an event tonight featuring music played on fragile, decades-old violins that were once owned and played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Christina Kastell, the museum’s curator of history and anthropology, says the historic instruments will be played by members of...
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Small-town theaters fight to stay afloat amid nationwide closures
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) - The tradition of going to the theater with friends or family to escape reality and enjoy a movie is becoming a lost experience. Since 2020, about 5,000 theaters have closed, with small theaters blaming the streaming revolution. Recently, the Voy Theater in Maquoketa announced on Facebook...
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Student Voices Take Center Stage in “Breaking Ground” on the Monmouth College Campus
A festival of new plays will be showcased on the Monmouth College campus this weekend, February 20th through the 22nd, as student playwrights and directors are featured in “Breaking Ground.” Senior Edrass Chavez-Alvarado shares his play and how the “Breaking Ground” concept came to be:. “I...