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One of the most charming parts of the Quad Cities is the Village of East Davenport. Despite pretty much burning to the ground a century ago, the Village's well preserved historic buildings evoke a time gone by, and a small town feel in the middle of the city...

The John Deere Classic is not the only major tournament going on in the Quad Cities this weekend. Young pool players from all over North America are competing this weekend at Sharky's Billiards for the APA Championship Title. Players will compete in skill tiers in 9-ball...

Rumors have been swirling that two Great White Sharks were seen in the waters of the Mississippi near Davenport recently, but fortunately for all you boaters/fisherman, this appears to be fake news. Entertainment website Breaking News 365 fabricated the story, and to make it even more painfully obvious that it's fake, they also postdated it as July 14, 2017...

Normally, Java Station on Main in Davenport can do no wrong for me. I mean, after all, they have CANDY BAR drinks, which I am definitely all for. But as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed the other day, I happened to notice Java Station shared a photo of this crazy blue concoction: I hate to say it, but I was slightly grossed out by the 'Gone Fishin' drink...

It's time once again for Dog Day Afternoon at Bent River Rock Island! Bent River is teaming up again with Meatheads Food Truck for an even bigger and better afternoon at the brewery with our furry friends. Join us Sunday, July 16th on the Bent Rock Island patio for a day full of sunshine, food, beer, and fur...

Another type of golf will be going on in the Quad Cities this weekend aside from the John Deere Classic. A brand of golf that was invented right here in the QCA. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, disc golf got its start in Rock Island's Lincoln Park in the mid to late 1980s, with the first major promoter being Dale Haake...

Are you a karaoke king or queen? Do you bounce from bar to bar and have your list of favorite song you perform? I'm not a big karaoke fan, but if you get a few adult beverages in me I might belt out a Kiss song or 2. Congrats to Boozies in Davenport...

According to a story reported on by our news partner WQAD TV NorthPark Gymboree may be closing soon. The company filed for bankruptcy in June and has announced plans to close 350 stores including, in addition to NorthPark, their store in West Des Moines and 11 others throughout Illinois...

The Illinois Department of Revenue has released details of the new income tax hike approved last week by state lawmakers. According to a story reported on by our news partner WQAD TV the new individual tax rate is 4.95 percent. Previously is was 3...

Well, I wish I would have known about this last Monday. Sometimes cool events escape me, but there are still two more opportunities to take advantage of Family Fun Dollar Days this summer at the Bettendorf Family Museum, Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center, Riverside Family Aquatic Center, and Quad City Botanical Center...