Personal trainer Neal Turner, Rock Island, demonstrates the starting position of a lunge, an exercise he says can be done anywhere, at Duck Creek Park in Davenport.
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Zach Johnson revisits championship clinching shot
3 June 2013, 11:42 pm
2012 John Deere Classic champion Zach Johnson returns to the 18th-hole fairway bunker at TPC Deere Run, where last year he hit a 192-yard shot to within a foot of the cup during the sudden-death playoff. This time it took Johnson 3-attempts to come close to his tournament clinching shot.
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Milan Bottoms Bio Blitz
2 June 2013, 12:48 am
The sun sets behind Ralph Weiss as he sweeps his net through the tall grass collecting insects at the Milan Bottoms on Friday, May 31, 2013. Mr. Weiss was one of dozens of volunteers who participated in the "Bio Blitz" - a 24-hour period dedicated to collecting animal and plant species at the nature habitat.
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iWireless Center 20th: Part I
24 May 2013, 11:44 pm
The 1989 demolition of the former John Deere Plow Works marked the symbolic start of the Quad-Cities renaissance. In 1993 The Mark of Quad Cities' rose from the rubble and has been the epicenter of entertainment for the region ever since. Follow the construction of the civic center in this visual timeline spanning from the demolition to Neil Diamond's opening night concert.
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iWireless Center 20th: Part II
24 May 2013, 11:07 pm
Some of the biggest names in the music industry have graced the stage of the iWireless Center in Moline over the last 20 years. In honor of the iWi's 20th anniversary we combed through our photo archives, and beyond, to build this video. The slideshow features almost every touring musical group to perform at the iWi since Neil Diamond's 1993 opening night concert. We hope you enjoy the show.
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iWireless Center 20th: Part III
24 May 2013, 10:42 pm
Magic to Monster Trucks: 20 years of memorable moments. The iWireless Center has a rich history of entertainment apart from the musical acts which have performed in the building. The iWi has been the sight of numerous championship celebrations and historic winning streaks. The building has also been host to scores of Olympic champions in addition to NBA champions, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Harlem Globetrotters. Ever since the grand opening in 1993 the iWireless Center has been the epicenter of entertainment for the Quad-Cities area.
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Dr Joyce Brothers: Photo album
16 May 2013, 2:49 pm
A collection of photos from the life of the late Dr. Joyce Brothers and her daughter, Dr. Lisa Brothers Arbisser.
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How to tie a bow-tie
15 May 2013, 10:43 pm
Greg Kautz, owner of the Gentry Shop, Davenport, models how to wear a bow tie, Monday, May 13, 2013, at his shop. Mr. Kautz said a younger generation is finding the fashion, fun and practicality of the bow tie.
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2013 SBEA Awards: Meet the honorees
13 May 2013, 10:47 pm
Meet local businesses that are making a difference -- 15 nominees for the Quad Cities Chamber's 2013 Small Business Excellence Awards.
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Historic Velie Car Retuns Home
3 May 2013, 4:50 pm
The Rock Island County Historical Society recently received the donation of a rare 1921 Velie car. The car, manufactured in Moline, Illinois, is one of only a few hundred still in existence.
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Credit Island Lodge Burns
2 May 2013, 4:33 pm
Davenport firefighters battle a fire that fully engulfs the Credit Island Lodge in Davenport on Thursday, May 2, 2013. The entire roof of the building was destroyed by the blaze.
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The RiverBend Bronze Community Handbell Ensemble
25 April 2013, 6:32 pm
Stephen Swanson, of East Moline, and Michael Callahan, of Moline, ring bells during a rehearsal of the Quad City Community RiverBend Bronze Community Handbell ensemble at Ascension Chapel at Founder's Hall at Augustana College on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
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Maple City Mobile Home Park flooding
18 April 2013, 5:47 pm
Flood waters from the Geneseo Creek in Geneseo, Ill. forced some Maple City Mobile Home Park residents to move their possessions to higher ground on Thursday, April 18, 2012. The creek was pushed out of its banks by heavy rain.
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Flooding Throughout the Quad Cities
18 April 2013, 5:29 pm
Flood waters rise in communities throughout the Quad Cities. Constant, heavy rains and have the Mississippi and Rock Rivers flowing out of their banks and inundating roads and homes.
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94-year-old skydiver
16 April 2013, 2:28 pm
Bud Benner, 94, of Rock Island, goes skydiving over Cape Canaveral, Fla., in January 2013. He's doing a tandem jump with a professional from the Skydive Space Center.
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9th annual Sylvan Island Stampede
14 April 2013, 8:14 pm
Over 300 cyclists came out Sunday, April 14, 2013, to compete in the 9th annual Friends of Off-Road Cycling's Sylvan Island Stampede mountain bike races in Moline.
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Easter vandal destroys Sacred Heart statue
1 April 2013, 5:22 pm
The statue of Jesus Christ in front of Sacred Heart Church, on 5th Avenue in Rock Island, lays face down on Monday April 1, 2013 after it was vandalized at 9:21 p.m. Sunday. Rock Island police are currently reviewing security camera footage that shows a lone vandal knocking over the statue and then walking away.
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St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade 2013
16 March 2013, 4:30 pm
Danielle Frere adds to the cacophony of sound with her Irish flag-colored horn as she marches in the St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade in Rock Island on Saturday, March 16, 2013. The lively festival included music, dancing, bagpipes and lots of cheering from the thousands of parade-goers lining the entire route.
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No Small Hobby: Model Railroad is a Big Deal
2 March 2013, 9:00 pm
Ben Gifford controls his train as it enters the rail yard at the Quad City Model Engineers' rail line in East Moline on Monday, February 25, 2013. The club moved into the space in downtown East Moline more than decade ago - building the walls and supports for the five hundred foot track before creating the elaborate, detailed scenes that the trains travel through.
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New Niabi Zoo elephant enclosure
26 February 2013, 5:31 pm
Niabi Zoo Director Marc Heinzman looks over the nearly completed addition to the elephant exhibit at the Coal Valley zoo on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013. The new habitat triples the space for the elephants with an additional 23,000 feet of space being added to the existing 10,000 feet.
Pro Softball Swings into the Quad-Cities The ProFastpitch Xtreme Tour put on a softball clinic and exhibition game for local players and fans on Friday evening, October 24 at Greenvalley Sports Complex in Moline.
Child car seat saves Orion child A 10-month-old Orion child was likely saved by her car seat after the truck she was riding in with her father was involved in a serious early morning accident.
Steam Trains Visit the Quad Cities A Chinese steam powered train gave rides to Silvis and Walcott from Rock Island on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Proceeds from the event, put on by Iowa Interstate Railroad and the city of Rock Island, go to the Salvation Army.
Louie Bellson Returns to the Quad-Cities Video Legendary jazz drummer Louie Bellson performed at the Redstone Room at River Music Experience in Davenport on Wednesday night, October 15. Belson, a Moline High School graduate, has played with a long list of famous jazz musicians.
The Hunting Retriever Club's International Fall Grand Hunt The event began on Saturday morning, October 4 near the RiverStone Quarry in southwest Rock Island. Competitors fire blank shots as ducks are thrown to specific locations on the course for retrieval by a dog.
Jordbruksdagarna The traditional Swedish harvest festival was held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Bishop Hill, Ill. Celebrating the community's Swedish agrarian heritage, the event featured 19th-century harvest crafts and demonstrations, children's games, music, dancing and more.
The 36th annual Arrowhead Ranch Round-Up The Arrowhead Ranch Round-Up took place in Coal Valley on Sunday morning, September 21. The annual event auctions off a number of different items, which help provide operating funds for the non-profit at-risk youth residential treatment facility.
Staging The Full Monty The director of the upcoming Circa 21 production of 'The Full Monty', talks about the show during a rehersal. The Full Monty, a musical comedy, opens Friday, September 19 at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in downtown Rock Island.
The 26th Annual Riverfront Pops The Quad City Symphony Orchestra opened it's season with a tribute to John Williams at the 26th annual Riverfront Pops at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport on Saturday evening, September 6, 2008.
Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period. 1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank. 1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
