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.
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Veterans march on despite losing their sanctuary
23 February 2013, 7:25 pm
Dale Sambdman of Milan carries a four-slice toaster to his car after purchasing the item at an auction at VFW Post 1303 in Rock Island on Saturday, February 23, 2013. The contents of the building were auctioned off to help raise money for the Post's relocation. The building at 3715 9th St. will be razed to make way for a new retail development.
Day 2 of the 2008 Rock Island Grand Prix Racing in 14 different classes of the 2008 Rock Island Grand Prix professional go-kart races took place in the District of Rock Island on Saturday, August 31.
Day 1 of the 2008 Rock Island Grand Prix Qualifying rounds for the 2008 Rock Island Grand Prix professional go-kart races took place in the District of Rock Island on Saturday, August 30.
VIDEO BLOG - Hike in the Woods Freelance writer Beth Janicek and Dispatch/Argus photographer Pat Traylor make their way under, over and around all the fallen trees from last month's storm while hiking the trails in Black Hawk State Park, Rock Island on Wednesday afternoon, August 13, 2
Scott County Wrestling SCW is a professional wrestling federation based in the Quad Cities. This photo/video series explores the federation, its wrestlers and its fans in three parts.
Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam warm-up Tony Hawk brought the skateboard, BMX and Motocross tour to the i wireless Center on Wednesday, July 30. The Dispatch/Argus was able to catch up with the riders as they warmed up for the show.
RAGBRAI Video Blog: Day 7 Dispatch/Argus photographer Nick Loomis is riding The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and posting video blogs from the road. Saturday's ride was 76 miles Tipton to LeClaire.
RAGBRAI Video Blog: Day 6 Dispatch/Argus photographer Nick Loomis is riding The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and posting video blogs from the road. Friday's ride was 76 miles from North Liberty to Tipton.
RAGBRAI Video Blog: Day 5 Dispatch/Argus photographer Nick Loomis is riding The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and posting video blogs from the road. Thursday's ride was 76 miles from Tama-Toledo to North Liberty.
RAGBRAI Video Blog: Day 4 Dispatch/Argus photographer Nick Loomis is riding The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and posting video blogs from the road. Wednesday's ride was 78 miles from Ames to Tama-Toledo.
Today is Tuesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2013. There are 196 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Fanatics have grown wonderfully civil since the president snubbedthem by revoking Burnside's infamous attack upon the freedom of the press. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The Interstate baseball league has collapsed, leaving Davenport'sleading team without a league connection. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Passengers were stunned yesterday when lightning struck a LongView street car at 9th Ave. and 25th St. 1938 -- 75 years ago: X-ray examinations today traced the trouble with Dizzy Dean's$250,000 pitching arm to a pulled muscle back of his right shoulder blade. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Radio station WQAD in Moline is being considered by the NationalCivil Defense Office for selection as a "secured communication center" Mrs. Gault,executive deputy director of the Moline Civil Defense unit reported today. 1988 -- 25 years ago: "Marketplace 29 A.D." an unusual vacation Bible school programthat will allow children to live three days as people did during the Bible Times June 21-23. The three day program, is a joint project of Aldersgate and Bethel-Wesley UnitedMethodist churches.
