<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2J3GEz_1DvcvSHx00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2J3GEz_1DvcvSHx00" width="900" height="599" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12035883/embed/?post_id=3111065&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Fans of <a href="https://www.texasroadhouse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Texas Roadhouse</a> in the Quad Cities will soon be able to visit locations on both sides of the river.</p><p>An email from the City of Moline says a new restaurant in the chain will be built at 3620 38<sup>th</sup> Avenue. No timeline has been announced for construction or an opening date.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

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Fans of Texas Roadhouse in the Quad Cities will soon be able to visit locations on both sides of the river. An email from the City of Moline says a new restaurant in the chain will be built at 3620 38th Avenue. No timeline has been announced for construction or an opening date.

Texas Roadhouse opening Moline restaurant

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1uA5qG_1DxIluSX00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1uA5qG_1DxIluSX00" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12037682/embed/?post_id=3111894&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>A “Flood Watch” covers some of our southern counties through this evening. Heavy rain is likely today, along with the threat of strong to severe storms.</p><p>Clouds and rain will hold highs down to the 70s today, but 80s return tomorrow and it’ll turn hot again later this weekend.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12037677/embed/?post_id=3111894&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Here’s your complete 7-day forecast.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12037798/embed/?post_id=3111894&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

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A “Flood Watch” covers some of our southern counties through this evening. Heavy rain is likely today, along with the threat of strong to severe storms. Clouds and rain will hold highs down to the 70s today, but 80s return tomorrow and it’ll turn hot again later this weekend. Here’s your complete 7-day forecast.

Heavy rain and strong storms Wednesday

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3gywTy_1DxHNHAh00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3gywTy_1DxHNHAh00" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11496108/embed/?post_id=3111534&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The momentum of this summer’s Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program at Quad-City Arts continues as apprentices bring two new public art projects to Bettendorf and Milan, leaving a lasting impact on the community through the arts, a news release says. </p><p>From Aug. 12-22, apprentices will transform the steps connecting Isle Casino to Bettendorf’s riverfront into a vibrant work of public art that welcomes residents and visitors alike. The program will also bring a new community art project to Milan, further demonstrating how young artists are helping shape and strengthen public spaces throughout the Quad Cities.</p><p>The creativity continues downtown during Alternating Currents, where Quad City Arts is helping activate public spaces&nbsp;with fun activities. Join us for one of our Silent Disco events:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Arts Alley:</strong> Thursday, Aug. 13: 8:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.</li><li><strong>SkyBridge:</strong> Friday, Aug. 14: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.</li><li><strong>SkyBridge:</strong> Saturday, Aug. 15: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.</li></ul><p>Throughout the week, Mural Fest will bring four artists to transform walls into vibrant works of public art:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Brando Punk</strong> — Bent River Brewing, 512 24th St., Rock Island.</li><li><strong>Atlanta Dawn</strong> — Klemme’s Motorsports, 301 E 3rd St., Davenport.</li><li><strong>Andray Kravtsov</strong> — Trash Can Annie/Ragged Records, 311 E. 2nd St., Davenport.</li><li><strong>Brian Wentworth</strong> — My Crystal Portal, 1737 Grant St., Bettendorf.</li></ul><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

The momentum of this summer’s Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program at Quad-City Arts continues as apprentices bring two new public art projects to Bettendorf and Milan, leaving a lasting impact on the community through the arts, a news release says. From Aug. 12-22, apprentices will transform the steps connecting Isle Casino to Bettendorf’s riverfront into […]

QC Arts youth program will bring public art projects to Bettendorf, Milan

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4QwEYM_1DwfJYIh00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4QwEYM_1DwfJYIh00" width="768" height="576" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12037349/embed/?post_id=3111620&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The Henderson County Board will consider a tax referendum that would raise money to support an agreement with the City of Burlington to provide emergency services in the county.</p><p>The vote will come at the Tuesday, Aug. 11, county board meeting after county board members met Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the Henderson County Ambulance Board to discuss the future of emergency services within the county.</p><p>For at least a decade, the City of Burlington has helped cover some Henderson County emergency calls. Last year, there were 446 emergency calls in the county, and Burlington crews responded to 22 percent of those calls, according to Biggsville Ambulance Director Glenda Ehlen.</p><p>“We do use Burlington, we appreciate their services, but we want to service our own people and keep taxes down,” said Ehlen.</p><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0qyx2u_1DwfJYIh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0qyx2u_1DwfJYIh00" width="572" height="318" ><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Emergency lights flash on a Biggsville ambulance (Gavin Waidelich, OurQuadCities.com)</figcaption></figure><p>So far this year, there have been 302 emergency calls and Burlington has assisted with 23 percent of those calls, she said.</p><p>Ehlen says Burlington becoming the main service provider would take away income that supports volunteer services in the county, eventually leading to them being dissolved.</p><p>“If we don’t transport a patient, we can’t bill for that service,” said Ehlen. “So we would not have money to keep our ambulance barns open.”</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12022182/embed/?post_id=3111620&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>County residents have voiced concerns about longer waiting times for emergency crews if the partnership is approved.</p><p>“The time that it takes, the response time, that’s the biggest issue I’m worried about,” said John Cavanaugh, a resident of Oquawka.</p><p>Cities within Henderson County have volunteer services for EMS and paramedic crews, which are slowly dwindling because of fewer volunteers. </p><p>But instead of a contract with Burlington, volunteers from Biggsville, Stronghurst and other municipalities instead want to bolster their volunteer crews and keep the services within the cities’ responsibilities.</p><p>At the last county board meeting, potential volunteers spoke up and said they would help staff volunteer crews.</p><p>Across the county, 32 trained volunteers respond to emergencies. Since the tax referendum first was discussed, 25 people have signed up for a first-responder class, and 21 have signed up for an EMT class, Ehlen told Our Quad Cities News. </p><p>“We’ve continued to hear there may not be enough support to volunteer for these services, and yet at the meeting people are clearly standing up and saying there is,” said Carrie Cavanaugh, another resident of Oquawka. “We certainly want to have the ability to have responses come as quickly as possible.”</p><p>Because of that uptick in volunteer interest, those cities see no need to partner with Burlington for those services. </p><p>If the board approves a contract with the City of Burlington, the tax referendum will be on the November ballot.</p><p>“They’re worried about their taxes,” said Leslie Carnes, a first responder from Stronghurst, Illinois. “Some people live on a fixed income. I think it’s going to hurt them a lot.”</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

The Henderson County Board will consider a tax referendum that would raise money to support an agreement with the City of Burlington to provide emergency services in the county. The vote will come at the Tuesday, Aug. 11, county board meeting after county board members met Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the Henderson County Ambulance Board […]

Henderson County mulls tax referendum to support emergency services from Burlington

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0emot2_1DwUuxBo00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0emot2_1DwUuxBo00" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12036256/embed/?post_id=3111454&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Shortly before the Eldridge City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would make the <a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/eldridge-fire-department-is-finally-a-city-entity-whats-next/" rel="nofollow">fire department a city-run entity</a>, the current staff of volunteer firefighters announced they would resign when the takeover happens on October 1. That is when the city plans to take over the fire and EMS operations.</p><p>The decision follows more than a year of discussions that ended with the city voting to create a city-run department in July. </p><p>“Our city is experiencing growing pains and that’s really what this is about,” Mayor Scott Campbell said at the meeting Monday night. “We’re a town of 7,000. Your calls keep going up. We agreed 15 months ago that at some point in time you would need to transition to a city department and that was the goal and plan.”</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12035745/embed/?post_id=3111454&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Between the verbal agreement and now, a rift has formed between the volunteer firefighters and the City of Eldridge.</p><p>“What has changed is not our commitment to Eldridge, what has changed is our confidence in this administration,” said Bryan Yanke, a lieutenant for the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Co. “This administration has signaled in both its decision and its public comments, that its intentions to move forward without the operational leadership and infrastructure necessary to sustain fire and EMS services in this community.”</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11997167/embed/?post_id=3111454&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The city posted a new job opening for a fire chief position on August 4. The current plan is for the chief to be the only full-time employee in the hybrid fire department. For this to happen, the city council must vote on the ordinance two more times.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

Shortly before the Eldridge City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would make the fire department a city-run entity, the current staff of volunteer firefighters announced they would resign when the takeover happens on October 1. That is when the city plans to take over the fire and EMS operations. The decision […]

Eldridge volunteer firefighters announce resignation

<body><div><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11727355/embed/?post_id=3111567&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ea6nkzetZ/" rel="nofollow">Musco Sports Center is competing for the Iowa League of Cities’ All Star Community Awards</a>.</p><p>According to a release from the City of Muscatine, the <a href="https://www.muscatineiowa.gov/1850/Musco-Sports-Center" rel="nofollow">Musco Sports Center</a> has been selected as one of 16 statewide finalists for the People’s All Star Community Award. The award recognizes innovative local government projects, with winners determined by public voting on social media.</p><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3aO07w_1DwSeFDs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3aO07w_1DwSeFDs00" width="1152" height="648" ><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Musco Sports Center (OurQuadCities.com)</figcaption></figure><p> Every Monday at 11:00 a.m., new matchups are posted, and Facebook users cast votes by ‘liking’ the photo of their favorite project. Projects with the most ‘likes’ advance to the Elite 8:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Round 1 voting ends August 14</li><li>Elite 8 voting runs August 17–28</li><li>Final voting concludes during the League’s Annual Conference &amp; Exhibit in September, with the winner announced at the awards banquet.</li></ul><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>The Musco Sports Center represents one of the most significant community investments in Muscatine’s recent history. For decades, local families supported thousands of young athletes across numerous sports, yet winter weather routinely halted training, shortened seasons, and forced teams to travel long distances for indoor facilities.</p><p>The Musco Sports Center was built to change that. At 122,000 square feet, it is the largest inflatable sports facility in Iowa and provides year round access to high quality athletic and recreational space. </p></blockquote><p>The Musco Sports Center includes the following:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Full-size turf field for football, soccer, baseball and softball</li><li>Dedicated pickleball and court-based activity areas</li><li>Flexible open space for tournaments and large community events</li></ul><p>“The Musco Sports Center is more than a building — it’s a promise to our community, our families, and our future,” Muscatine Parks and Recreation director Nick Gow said. “This facility gives our young athletes the opportunities they deserve, keeps activities local and opens the door for new events and visitors. We’re proud of what it represents for Muscatine, and we hope the community rallies behind it in this competition.”</p><p>To vote for the Musco Sports Center, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ea6nkzetZ/" rel="nofollow">click here and ‘like’ the photo</a>.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11271505/embed/?post_id=3111567&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

The Musco Sports Center is competing for the Iowa League of Cities’ All Star Community Awards. According to a release from the City of Muscatine, the Musco Sports Center has been selected as one of 16 statewide finalists for the People’s All Star Community Award. The award recognizes innovative local government projects, with winners determined […]

Musco Sports Center competes for Iowa community award

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2vwE9O_1DwPtgd700" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2vwE9O_1DwPtgd700" width="592" height="333" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12036545/embed/?post_id=3111523&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>For many young baseball players locally and around the world, playing in the Little League World Series is a life-long dream.</p><p>A special group of little league baseball players in Davenport is on the verge of making that dream a reality.</p><p>Davenport Northwest Little League is on a mission this summer.</p><p>“I feel like if we play the way we played districts and state. Just play with confidence and let our game show,” said Anthony Johnson Jr., a Davenport Northwest Little League baseball player.</p><p>“Through some unknown positions, guys have taken their roles well for their positions. No matter what position we put them in, infield or outfield, the guys have adjusted well and really seen them grow as a group these last 2-3 weeks,” said Mark Erwin, Davenport Northwest Little League’s manger.</p><p>Davenport Northwest is playing some of its best ball right now, won the Iowa state championship, and outscored opponents by more than 50 runs in six games.</p><p>“Mostly I would say it was the timely hitting and dominant pitching were kind of the difference,” Erwin said.</p><p>That dominant pitching included a no-hitter by Cooper Thissen in the state title game.</p><p>“I mean it was great. Seeing Cooper get that last strikeout and how hype we all got,” Johnson Jr. said. “Just a great experience, great feeling.”</p><p>“(The key is) just remembering how good we are and just keeping all the confidence in the world about our game and how we play,” Thissen said.</p><p>Davenport Northwest now has its eyes set on rewriting history. If the team wins the Midwest regional, it will reach the Little League World Series for the first time since 2005.</p><p>“It would be a great experience. It would be one of the top on my list of my baseball experiences,” Johnson Jr. said. “Just going to play and compete, see all of the competition across the world.”</p><p>“I’ve been waiting for this for a while and here it goes. Really close,” Thissen said.</p><p>“We’ve put ourselves in another position to do that, and I think we’ve got a good opportunity by just doing what we can do, staying the course, and I think we can have success that way,” Erwin said.</p><p>Davenport Northwest opens regional play against North Dakota on Friday at noon. The game will be played in Whitestown, Indiana.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

For many young baseball players locally and around the world, playing in the Little League World Series is a life-long dream. A special group of little league baseball players in Davenport is on the verge of making that dream a reality. Davenport Northwest Little League is on a mission this summer. “I feel like if […]

Davenport Northwest Little League preps for Midwest regional

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1uA5qG_1DwIAcZZ00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1uA5qG_1DwIAcZZ00" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12036245/embed/?post_id=3111473&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>After a pleasant start to the work week yesterday, with sunshine and warm weather, the risk of severe weather makes a return for tonight and tomorrow.</p><p>Later this evening we will see a marginal risk for severe weather mainly for the Iowa side of the river with strong winds and heavy rain being the main factors for tonight.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12036248/embed/?post_id=3111473&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Those overnight showers and storms will then continue into our Wednesday tomorrow with morning and rain and afternoon storms.</p><p>Another marginal risk of severe weather for Wednesday afternoon with the added chance of large hail and a small chance of tornados.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

After a pleasant start to the work week yesterday, with sunshine and warm weather, the risk of severe weather makes a return for tonight and tomorrow. Later this evening we will see a marginal risk for severe weather mainly for the Iowa side of the river with strong winds and heavy rain being the main […]

A chance for some storms tonight and tomorrow

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2rAqUA_1Dw44wnN00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2rAqUA_1Dw44wnN00" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12035137/embed/?post_id=3111341&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Rock Falls is introducing a new family-friendly celebration to its Rock Falls River Chase.</p><p>Rock Falls Tourism announced the inaugural <a href="https://visitrockfalls.com/events/aqua-palooza/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Aqua Palooza</a>, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration on August 15 – 16 throughout Rock Falls. The celebration will be held in conjunction with the Rock Falls River Chase, featuring boat races, live music, fishing, a brand-new Cardboard Regatta and family activities at multiple locations throughout the city.</p><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3XCjEH_1Dw44wnN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3XCjEH_1Dw44wnN00" width="1183" height="1531" ><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aqua Palooza (Rock Falls Tourism)</figcaption></figure><p>The Rock Falls River Chase is the weekend’s signature event, taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days at Seward’s Riverside Park, 606 E. 2nd Street. Spectators will be thrilled as powerboat racers reach speeds of up to 80 miles per hour on the Rock River. Food and beverage vendors will be available throughout the event.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11868336/embed/?post_id=3111341&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The Optimist Club Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Centennial Park, 508 E. 11th Street, on Saturday, August 15. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Larson Shelter and fishing will take place from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The derby is open to children of all ages, and participation is free.</p><p>A free concert featuring The Brotherhood Band will be held on August 15 at the RB&amp;W District Park, 201 E. 2nd Street, starting at 7 p.m. Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 5:00 p.m<strong>.</strong></p><p>The first-ever Cardboard Regatta will be held on Sunday, August 16, at Centennial Park, 508 E. 11<sup>th</sup> Street. Teams will race homemade cardboard boats across the water in a fun-filled competition that will entertain participants and spectators alike. Spectators can see the creative cardboard boat entries starting at 11:30 a.m. near the paddle boat docks before the races start at 1 p.m. Teams will race homemade cardboard boats across the water.</p><p>Registration for the Cardboard Regatta is $10 per person/boat. Boaters must register by August 10. Registration forms for adults and minors, competition rules, and printable waivers are available at Click here (9<strong>) </strong>for registration forms, rules and printable waivers or visit the Rock Falls Tourism Office, 603 W. 10<sup>th</sup> Street.</p><p>The Sauk Valley Ski Shows Duck Race ends the weekend at Seward’s Riverside Park, 606 E. 2<sup>nd</sup> Street. Residents can purchase a duck for the race and the winning duck will receive 50% of the proceeds. The remaining funds will benefit the Sauk Valley Water Ski Team.</p><p>“We’re excited to introduce Aqua Palooza as another opportunity for families and visitors to experience everything Rock Falls has to offer,” said Melinda Jones, Director of Rock Falls Tourism. “From high-speed boat racing and live music to fishing, creative competitions, and family activities, Aqua Paloozaoffers something for everyone while showcasing our beautiful riverfront and community.”</p><p>Click <a href="http://VisitRockFalls.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a> for a complete event schedule, registration information and more details or contact Rock Falls Tourism at 815-622-1106.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

Rock Falls is introducing a new family-friendly celebration to its Rock Falls River Chase. Rock Falls Tourism announced the inaugural Aqua Palooza, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration on August 15 – 16 throughout Rock Falls. The celebration will be held in conjunction with the Rock Falls River Chase, featuring boat races, live music, fishing, […]

Aqua Palooza brings new fun to Rock Falls River Chase

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3KDol8_1Dvvg30n00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3KDol8_1Dvvg30n00" width="900" height="600" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12033492/embed/?post_id=3111269&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://www.metrocomnaacp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Metrocom NAACP</a> Unit 4019 and <a href="https://www.lulac10.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">LULAC Council 10</a> invite Iowa voters to attend a nonpartisan Iowa Legislative Candidates Forum on Saturday, August 22, at the Eastern Avenue Library, 600 Eastern Avenue in Davenport.</p><p>Voters will hear directly from candidates seeking election to the Iowa State Senate and Iowa House of Representatives representing Scott County. Two candidate forums will be held; one for Iowa State Senate candidates from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and one for Iowa House of Representatives candidates from 1 – 2:30 p.m.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11939248/embed/?post_id=3111269&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>The forums are designed to educate voters before the upcoming election by providing candidates with equal opportunities to present their priorities and respond to community questions. Each participating candidate will deliver an opening statement, answer questions submitted by event organizers and audience members and end with a closing statement.</p><p>All participants are asked to maintain a respectful and civil dialogue throughout the event.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

Metrocom NAACP Unit 4019 and LULAC Council 10 invite Iowa voters to attend a nonpartisan Iowa Legislative Candidates Forum on Saturday, August 22, at the Eastern Avenue Library, 600 Eastern Avenue in Davenport. Voters will hear directly from candidates seeking election to the Iowa State Senate and Iowa House of Representatives representing Scott County. Two […]

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<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1SOmoS_1DvnzdF500" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1SOmoS_1DvnzdF500" width="900" height="506" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12036874/embed/?post_id=3111165&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>There’s a new date for fireworks on the Mississippi River between Davenport and Rock Island.</p><p>The annual <a href="https://www.redwhiteandboomqc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Red, White and Boom!</a> fireworks show has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15, during the Alternating Currents festival. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., launching from two barges on the Mississippi River between downtown Davenport and Rock Island. The show, originally scheduled for July 4, was rescheduled due to an unpredictable weather forecast.</p><p>Alternating Currents, held August 13-16 across downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf, is a celebration of music, film, comedy and visual arts. The festival features over 200 artists performing in dozens of venues. All official programming is free to attend.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11868575/embed/?post_id=3111165&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>“We’re excited to bring fireworks to Alternating Currents, adding to the incredible lineup of events already planned throughout our downtowns,” said Kyle Carter, VP, Place Management for the Quad Cities Chamber. “The festival already draws thousands of people to the Quad Cities each year, making it the perfect opportunity to celebrate our community with an unforgettable fireworks display and a full weekend of arts, entertainment and culture.”</p><p>Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the fireworks from several riverfront viewing areas throughout downtown Davenport and Rock Island.</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>In Rock Island, activities at Schwiebert Riverfront Park start at 6 p.m., with food concessions on the main lawn and the Bent River beer garden. DJ Jeff James will provide live entertainment from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.</li><li>A Quad Cities River Bandits game is scheduled for that evening at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.</li><li>LeClaire Park in Davenport will not offer event activities, music or food and beverage vendors.</li><li>No outside alcohol, glass containers or personal fireworks are permitted.</li></ul><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12031753/embed/?post_id=3111165&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true&amp;autoplay=0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Click <a href="http://alternatingcurrentsqc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a> for updated event schedules, artist information and festival details. Visitors can also download the Alternating Currents <a href="https://www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com/acapp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">mobile app</a> to explore events, artists and venues and build a personalized festival schedule.</p><i>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</i><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow"> For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com. </a></p></div></body>

There’s a new date for fireworks on the Mississippi River between Davenport and Rock Island. The annual Red, White and Boom! fireworks show has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15, during the Alternating Currents festival. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., launching from two barges on the Mississippi River between downtown Davenport and Rock Island. […]

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